1968 Citroen DS vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Citroen DS would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Citroen DS. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 607 kg more than 1968 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen DS. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Citroen DS | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
| Model | DS | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
