1996 Citroen C 15 vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1996 Citroen C 15 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Town Car 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 166 more horse power than 1996 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 985 kg more than 1996 Citroen C 15. 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, 1996 Citroen C 15, 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen C 15 | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
| Model | C 15 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2990 mm |
