1993 Citroen Xantia vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 600 kg more than 1993 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 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 1999 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Citroen Xantia, 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Citroen Xantia. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Citroen Xantia. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1993 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1993 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Citroen Xantia | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
Model | Xantia | Town Car |
Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |