2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1968 MG 1100
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 MG 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 MG 1100 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1968 MG 1100. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1968 MG 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1968 MG 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 MG 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 MG 1100. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 MG 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1968 MG 1100 | |
| Make | Lincoln | MG |
| Model | Town Car | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2380 mm |
