1959 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 756 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca. 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | AC | Lincoln |
Model | Aceca | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |