1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1987 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Continental (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 950 kg more than 1955 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, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1987 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Prefect | Continental |
Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2760 mm |