1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 27 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), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 940 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 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 | 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
Make | Austin | Lincoln |
Model | A 40 | Mark 7 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
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 | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2760 mm |