1988 Lincoln Mark VII vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 584 kg more than 1964 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (407 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1964 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1964 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lincoln Mark VII | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lincoln | Morris |
Model | Mark VII | Oxford |
Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |