1952 Ford Vedette vs. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1977 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1952 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 695 kg more than 1952 Ford Vedette. 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, 1977 Lincoln Mark VI (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Vedette. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Vedette | 1977 Lincoln Mark VI | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Vedette | Mark VI |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2910 mm |