2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1127 kg more than 1955 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Town Car | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Trabant |
| Model | Town Car | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2390 mm |
