2009 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1187 kg more than 1953 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, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Navigator | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lincoln | Morris |
| Model | Navigator | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2190 mm |
