2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 967 kg more than 1964 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (185 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Town Car | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
