1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1957 Ford 12 M. 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. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 12 M | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | 12 M | Continental |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3230 mm |