1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1977 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 780 kg more than 1977 Lotus Eclat.
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. 1988 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1977 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1977 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Town Car | 1977 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | Town Car | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2490 mm |
