1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1954 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 745 kg more than 1954 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1954 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1954 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Lincoln Town Car | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lincoln | Morris |
Model | Town Car | Oxford |
Year Released | 1991 | 1954 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2470 mm |