1959 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln LS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln LS weights approximately 927 kg more than 1959 Austin A 40. 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, 2001 Lincoln LS (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 40 | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | A 40 | LS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 68 L |
