1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1999 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan 4 is newer by 28 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1999 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1999 Morgan 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 (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan 4. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1999 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 1999 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lincoln | Morgan |
Model | Continental | 4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2450 mm |