1954 Ford Consul 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 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul 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) has 240 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2712 kg more than 1954 Ford Consul. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Consul 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 Ford Consul | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Consul | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |