1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1954 Lincoln Premiere
To start off, both 1954 Austin-Healey 100 and 1954 Lincoln Premiere were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Lincoln Premiere is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lincoln Premiere (282 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lincoln Premiere should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lincoln Premiere weights approximately 955 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1954 Lincoln Premiere | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Lincoln |
| Model | 100 | Premiere |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 6030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |
