1953 Hudson Super Wasp vs. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Wasp would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 51 kg more than 1953 Hudson Super Wasp.
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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lincoln Mark VII. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1953 Hudson Super Wasp has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Hudson Super Wasp | 1989 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Hudson | Lincoln |
Model | Super Wasp | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |