1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2757 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Austin | Lincoln |
Model | A 40 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |