1953 Ford Consul vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP) has 325 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1157 kg more than 1953 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Consul. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford Consul | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Consul | Continental |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 7544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2980 mm |