2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 192 more horse power than 1966 Morris Minor. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1177 kg more than 1966 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Minor. (81 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1966 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lincoln | Morris |
Model | Town Car | Minor |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 81 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |