1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Continental (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 105 kg more than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 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, 1982 Lincoln Continental (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lincoln |
Model | Whitley | Continental |
Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |