1960 Citroen DS vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen DS would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1960 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 705 kg more than 1960 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen DS. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1960 Citroen DS has manual transmission. 1960 Citroen DS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Citroen DS | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
Model | DS | Town Car |
Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2990 mm |