2007 Lincoln Mark LT vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 1785 kg more than 1961 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, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (523 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lincoln Mark LT | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lincoln | Morris |
| Model | Mark LT | Minor |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 523 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2575 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5690 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 45 L |
