1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1974 Lincoln Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 99. (106 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 800 kg more than 1960 Austin A 99. 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 99. 1974 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 99 | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | A 99 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 7541 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3230 mm |
