1987 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 825 kg more than 1957 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Mark VII | 1957 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lincoln | Morris |
| Model | Mark VII | Minor |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 825 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 |
