2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1342 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite. 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1962 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1962 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | Town Car | Elite |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 29 L |
