2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 NSU Wankel Spider 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 190 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1137 kg more than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Lincoln | NSU |
Model | Town Car | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 497 cc |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 34 L |