1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 790 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 40 | 1981 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | A 40 | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
