1983 Lincoln Continental vs. 1961 MG MGA
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 MG MGA would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1961 MG MGA. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1961 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 700 kg more than 1961 MG MGA. 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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG MGA. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Continental | 1961 MG MGA | |
| Make | Lincoln | MG |
| Model | Continental | MGA |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |
