1981 Lincoln Mark VI vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 904 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
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, 1981 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Mark VI | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | Mark VI | Exige |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |
