1987 Citroen Visa vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1327 kg more than 1987 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen Visa, 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Visa. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1987 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1987 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Citroen Visa | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
Model | Visa | Town Car |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 50 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3142 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |