1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Minor would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1505 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lincoln | Morris |
| Model | Continental | Minor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2190 mm |
