1964 Austin Princess vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 580 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Austin | Lincoln |
| Model | Princess | Continental |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2760 mm |
