1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (208 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 331 kg more than 1958 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, 1999 Lincoln LS (277 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 95 | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | A 95 | LS |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
