1954 Lincoln Premiere vs. 1979 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1979 Toyota Starlet is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lincoln Premiere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lincoln Premiere would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Lincoln Premiere is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lincoln Premiere weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1979 Toyota Starlet.
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 Lincoln Premiere | 1979 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Premiere | Starlet |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2310 mm |