1959 Ford Anglia vs. 1959 Lincoln Continental

To start off, both 1959 Ford Anglia and 1959 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lincoln Continental (349 HP) has 311 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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. 1959 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Ford Anglia 1959 Lincoln Continental
Make Ford Lincoln
Model Anglia Continental
Year Released 1959 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 997 cc 7043 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 38 HP 349 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 808 kg 2223 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 5770 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 2050 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 3330 mm


 

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