1987 Lincoln Continental vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Continental (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 715 kg more than 1949 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, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Continental | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lincoln | Morris |
| Model | Continental | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
