1963 DKW Junior vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 DKW Junior would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1963 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1963 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1963 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 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 1991 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 DKW Junior, 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DKW Junior. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1963 DKW Junior | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | DKW | Lincoln |
Model | Junior | Town Car |
Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 796 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2990 mm |