1946 Austin 16 vs. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 350 kg more than 1946 Austin 16. 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, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1946 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1946 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Austin | Lincoln |
Model | 16 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1946 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |