1952 Austin A vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 325 kg more than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII.
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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Austin | Lincoln |
Model | A | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |