Lincoln Statistics spreadsheet

[Dan Szwarc]

Update: Go to the last post with the attached spreadsheet for the latest file.

I am working on compiling a spreadsheet with all the typical statistics of an automobile: price, weight, length, width, etc.
It is attached. For those willing to help, I need about all the stats for the 60-65 models related to exterior and interior dimensions.
Here's a list of the stats I've got in the sheet so far:

• Model Year
• Body Serial Code (VIN)
• Body Style Code
• Vehicle or Catalog Code (MPC)
• Engine & Code 1
• Engine & Code 2
• Engine & Code 3
• Body Type
• Model Name
• Price USD
• Weight
• Wheelbase
• Overall Length
• Production
• Overall Height
• Overall Width
• Front Track Width
• Rear Track Width
• Front Headroom
• Front Legroom
• Front Hiproom
• Front Shoulderroom
• Rear Headroom
• Rear Legroom
• Rear Shoulderroom
• Rear Hiproom
• Trunk capacity (cu.ft.)
• Top Colors

I can easily add more stats as new columns. So far, the sources are my Lincoln books, Master Parts Catalogs, Shop Manuals, and brochures When they conflict, I put both.

This sheet contains 1961 to 1969, including Mark III. Feel free to expand it and add or correct anything that is missing.

[SDContinental]

Dan, after checking out the spreadsheet, you have the 61 weighing in at 4297lbs. That's way off my man, you must of misprinted that one .

My manual says

61 specs

weight= 5,115lbs Sedan

5,403lbs Verts

Dimensions:

Height

Sedan....53.6 & 54.9

Verts......55.4 & 55.7

Length...... 212.3

Width......78.8

Tread...... Front....62.1.....Rear.....61.0

Wheelbase.........123.0


Body series ID:

Code number 82.............Body Style 53A= Sedan
86.............Body Style 74A=Convertible



Engine Code....H= 430
K= Export 430


Date ID

Code Letters: A= Jan
B= Feb
C= March
D= April
E= May
F= June
G= July
H= August
J= Sep
K=Oct
L= Nov
M= Dec

[Dan Szwarc]

Dan, after checking out the spreadsheet, you have the 61 weighing in at 4297lbs. That's way off my man, you must of misprinted that one .

That's a typo. My book says it is 4927.

My manual says

61 specs

weight= 5,115lbs Sedan

5,403lbs Verts

Which manual are you referring to? The owner's manual?

Dimensions:

Height

Sedan....53.6 & 54.9

Verts......55.4 & 55.7

Why does it have two measurements for height? I can add the highest one for overall height, but I don't know what the other one is for.

Length...... 212.3

The length differs by a tenth of an inch. These kind of differences are annoying. I guess I would trust a Ford document over a non-Ford published book.

Width......78.8

Tread...... Front....62.1.....Rear.....61.0

Wheelbase.........123.0


Body series ID:

Code number 82.............Body Style 53A= Sedan
86.............Body Style 74A=Convertible

Got them and added tot he sheet.

Engine Code....H= 430
K= Export 430

I added a third column for the K (export) version of the 430. I wonder what was different about the export compared to the others?

Date ID

Code Letters: A= Jan
B= Feb
C= March
D= April
E= May
F= June
G= July
H= August
J= Sep
K=Oct
L= Nov
M= Dec

This is standard Ford stuff that I think will end up in a different spreadsheet. I think another sheet will be needed for all the axle codes, and engine codes.

[linc64]

I'm not at home right now, but I can get a lot of info for you in the next couple of days. Most of what you want for '64 is here:
http://www.thelincolnforum.net/phpbb3/v ... 39&t=23826
If you need me to consolidate the info and re-type it here, I can do that tomorrow.

[Dan Szwarc]

I'm not at home right now, but I can get a lot of info for you in the next couple of days. Most of what you want for '64 is here:
http://www.thelincolnforum.net/phpbb3/v ... 39&t=23826
If you need me to consolidate the info and re-type it here, I can do that tomorrow.

I'll add the 63 and 64 info to the sheet right now and post a new file when it is done.

[Dan Szwarc]

Updated with the info from the 64 data book. Not all information was available. Missing Front and Rear Track widths and I didn't see available top colors for the convertible in there. Also it did not have any stats for the convertibles.

[linc64]

Here's the available top colors and upholstery.
http://www.thelincolnforum.net/phpbb3/v ... 39&t=23777
I'll see if I can find any thing about the other stats.

[Dan Szwarc]

OK, stats updated for 1949 to 1969. I don't have everything for most years. A lot of information in my book is incomplete.

[linc64]

Dan, the book I'm using is The Encyclopedia of American Cars 1940-1970.
For 1959 and 1960 it looks like you have models 53A and 57A switched on your sheet.
For 1959, 53A, 57A and 63A are Capris. For 1960 they're Lincolns, as per the brochure. Also the weights differ from your numbers, but just a small amount.

Here are the weights that are missing:
1950 Lido Coupe=4145
1950 Cosmopolitan Capri Coupe=4385
1957 Capri Landau 4-Door Hardtop=4460
1957 Capri 4-Door Sedan=4349
1958 Capri 4-Door sedan=4799
1958 Premiere 4-Door Sedan=4869
1958 Continental Mark III 4-Door Sedan=4800
1959 Continental Mark IV Limousine=5061
1959 Continental Mark IV Formal Sedan ( Town Car)=5190

1964 Front Track=62.1
1964 Rear Track =61
Since it's the same as the '61, I assume '62 and '63 are also the same, as well as '65

I'll post the 1961 AMA Specifications tomorrow.

I can see that this is a lot of work. Great job so far.

[toddallen]

I have an old shop manual for the 1958,
Wheel base is 131 inches
Overall length is 229.0 inches
Overall height sedans 57.5 inches (unloaded)
Overall height convertible 57.8 inches
Tread Front 61 inches
Tread Rear 61 inches

Don't you think it would also be helpful to have the available axle ratios?

[Dan Szwarc]

I'll take any info. Too much data is better than not enough.
You are welcome to add the data to the spreadsheet and attach an update.

[Dan Szwarc]

Dan, the book I'm using is The Encyclopedia of American Cars 1940-1970.
For 1959 and 1960 it looks like you have models 53A and 57A switched on your sheet.

Fixed. It's easy to switch items in a sheet, especially when it is this big. And it's gonna get bigger. That's why I need help from people like you to catch mistakes before I publish.

For 1959, 53A, 57A and 63A are Capris. For 1960 they're Lincolns, as per the brochure.

I think I have this correct in my sheet.

Also the weights differ from your numbers, but just a small amount.

Weight differences are going to be indicated with ranges. Otherwise multiple sources have to be indicated and I'm trying to avoid having multiple columns for the same info. I'm going to have to prioritize data by source. Ford sources first, then other sources, like books, last. My own sheet will likely contain errors from transcribing. Sucks, doesn't it?


Here are the weights that are missing:
1950 Lido Coupe=4145
1950 Cosmopolitan Capri Coupe=4385
1957 Capri Landau 4-Door Hardtop=4460
1957 Capri 4-Door Sedan=4349
1958 Capri 4-Door sedan=4799
1958 Premiere 4-Door Sedan=4869
1958 Continental Mark III 4-Door Sedan=4800
1959 Continental Mark IV Limousine=5061
1959 Continental Mark IV Formal Sedan ( Town Car)=5190

1964 Front Track=62.1
1964 Rear Track =61[/quote]
Added.

Since it's the same as the '61, I assume '62 and '63 are also the same, as well as '65

I'm going to wait for a written confirmation before I add that info.

I'll post the 1961 AMA Specifications tomorrow.

I can see that this is a lot of work. Great job so far.

I can't do it without your help. I hope more people volunteer information.

[toddallen]

Do you want the height at the curb weight or loaded? The shop manual shows both and the 63 is entered at the loaded weight. I gave the specs unloaded on the 58.

What is your email? I have long forgotten the gallery login / password.

[linc64]

I guess I'm a dunce when it comes to using quattro pro. I had all the info for '61 inserted in the spread sheet, and in trying to save the info, it disappeared. So I'm going to scan the info from the AMA specs and put it in the documentation library.

[Dan Szwarc]

I guess I'm a dunce when it comes to using quattro pro. I had all the info for '61 inserted in the spread sheet, and in trying to save the info, it disappeared. So I'm going to scan the info from the AMA specs and put it in the documentation library.

Quattro pro? I didn't know anyone still used it.

Maybe you should try open office? Otherwise, post it and I'll put it in.