1981 Lincoln Mark VI vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI (139 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 690 kg more than 1971 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, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Mark VI | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lincoln | Morris |
Model | Mark VI | Oxford |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |