1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 135. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1802 kg more than 1954 Austin A 135. 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, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 135. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1954 Austin A 135 has manual transmission. 1954 Austin A 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 135 | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | A 135 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
