1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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. 1979 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 12 M | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | 12 M | Continental |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |