1983 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 830 kg more than 1962 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, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Mark VII | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lincoln | Morris |
| Model | Mark VII | Minor |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
