1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1964 Morris Minor. 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lincoln Continental | 1964 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lincoln | Morris |
Model | Continental | Minor |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2190 mm |