1959 Lincoln Continental vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1173 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
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. 1959 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lincoln Continental | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | Continental | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2490 mm |
