1952 Ford Consul vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 810 kg more than 1952 Ford Consul. 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Consul | Continental |
Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 130 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2990 mm |