1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1965 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1965 Lincoln Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 7,048 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lincoln Continental (284 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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 Ford 12 M | 1965 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | 12 M | Continental |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 7048 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
