1973 Lincoln Continental vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1973 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1399 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lincoln Continental | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lincoln | Morris |
Model | Continental | Marina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2440 mm |