2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Town Car.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1994 Lotus Esprit 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:
2006 Lincoln Town Car | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Town Car | Esprit |
Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 72 L |