1978 Lincoln Mark VI vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Lincoln Mark VI.
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, 1978 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1978 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lincoln Mark VI | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Mark VI | Esprit |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 217 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |