1955 Ford Anglia vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1974 Lincoln Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1955 Ford Anglia. 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Anglia | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Anglia | Continental |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 7541 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3230 mm |
