2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 342 kg more than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Willys-Overland Rural will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Willys-Overland Rural.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
| Make | Lincoln | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Town Car | Rural |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
