1992 Caterham Super 7 vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Caterham Super 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Caterham Super 7 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1992 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1431 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1992 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1992 Caterham Super 7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Caterham Super 7 | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Caterham | Lincoln |
Model | Super 7 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 114 L |