1959 Ford Prefect vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Prefect | Continental |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 6554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2990 mm |