1974 Lincoln Continental vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1974 Lincoln Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1965 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lincoln Continental | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lincoln | Morris |
| Model | Continental | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7541 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2560 mm |
