1988 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Mark 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (226 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 804 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lincoln Mark 7 | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Mark 7 | Elise |
Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |