1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 1953 Morris Six
To start off, 1972 Lincoln Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1953 Morris Six. 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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lincoln Continental | 1953 Morris Six | |
| Make | Lincoln | Morris |
| Model | Continental | Six |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2800 mm |
