1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 2007 MG TF
To start off, 2007 MG TF is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG TF (134 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 675 kg more than 2007 MG TF.
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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 2007 MG TF | |
| Make | Lincoln | MG |
| Model | Continental | TF |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2380 mm |
