1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 280 kg more than 1957 Austin A 95. 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, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 95. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 95 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 95 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin A 95 | 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Austin | Lincoln |
Model | A 95 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |