1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1955 Lincoln Premiere
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lincoln Premiere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lincoln Premiere would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1955 Lincoln Premiere.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bentley S2 | 1955 Lincoln Premiere | |
| Make | Bentley | Lincoln |
| Model | S2 | Premiere |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 6030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 282 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1902 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2980 mm |
