1959 Lincoln Continental vs. 1958 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 1959 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. 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 302 more horse power than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1243 kg more than 1958 Vauxhall Victor. 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 1958 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1958 Vauxhall Victor 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 Lincoln Continental 1958 Vauxhall Victor
Make Lincoln Vauxhall
Model Continental Victor
Year Released 1959 1958
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7043 cc 1507 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 349 HP 47 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2223 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 5770 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3330 mm 2500 mm


 

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