1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | A 40 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2990 mm |
