1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1962 Lincoln Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1491 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect. 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Prefect | Continental |
Year Released | 1948 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 7043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 2328 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3130 mm |