1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1998 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. 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 (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 1998 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Lincoln | Morgan |
Model | Continental | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2500 mm |