1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 221 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 439 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | Town Car | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 286 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 | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
