1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1970 Mercury El Gato
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury El Gato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury El Gato would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1988 Lincoln Town Car | 1970 Mercury El Gato | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Town Car | El Gato |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |