1947 Austin A 110 vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1782 kg more than 1947 Austin A 110. 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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin A 110. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin A 110 | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Austin | Lincoln |
Model | A 110 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1947 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 386 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2870 mm |