2004 Lincoln Mark X vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Mark X is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Mark X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Mark X (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Mark X should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Mark X weights approximately 675 kg more than 1959 Toyota Crown. 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, 2004 Lincoln Mark X (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Mark X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown. 2004 Lincoln Mark X has automatic transmission and 1959 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1959 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Mark X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Mark X | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Mark X | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
