1973 Citroen GS vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Citroen GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Citroen GS would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Citroen GS. (107 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 690 kg more than 1973 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Citroen GS, 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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen GS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen GS | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
| Model | GS | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2990 mm |
