2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 992 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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 Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Lincoln | Morris |
Model | Town Car | Marina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2440 mm |