1951 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1978 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Lincoln Mark VI.
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, 1978 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin Princess. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin Princess. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1978 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | Princess | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
