1986 Caterham 1700 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1986 Caterham 1700 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Caterham 1700 (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1986 Caterham 1700 has manual transmission. 1986 Caterham 1700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Caterham 1700 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Caterham | Lincoln |
| Model | 1700 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 68 L |
