1983 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 2007 Morgan 44
To start off, 2007 Morgan 44 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Mark VII 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 1 more horse power than 2007 Morgan 44. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 2007 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 650 kg more than 2007 Morgan 44. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Morgan 44. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 2007 Morgan 44 has manual transmission. 2007 Morgan 44 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Mark VII | 2007 Morgan 44 | |
Make | Lincoln | Morgan |
Model | Mark VII | 44 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |