1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1960 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (83 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1960 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Town Car | Elite |
Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2240 mm |