1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1955 Lincoln Capri
To start off, both 1955 Austin A 55 and 1955 Lincoln Capri were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,592 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Lincoln Capri is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1955 Lincoln Capri has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Lincoln Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1955 Lincoln Capri | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | A 55 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3130 mm |
