1997 Lincoln Mark VIII vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2967 kg more than 1950 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, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | 1950 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lincoln | Morris |
Model | Mark VIII | Minor |
Year Released | 1997 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 918 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 3757 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5263 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1361 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2190 mm |