1986 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 782 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Mark VII | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Lincoln | Morris |
| Model | Mark VII | Marina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 868 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
