1971 Morris Oxford vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2627 kg more than 1971 Morris Oxford. 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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Morris Oxford | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Morris | Lincoln |
Model | Oxford | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |