1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1117 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lincoln Town Car | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Town Car | Elan |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |