1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2992 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. 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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Prefect | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1954 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2870 mm |