1959 Austin A 55 vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2637 kg more than 1959 Austin A 55. 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 55 | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | A 55 | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
