1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2001 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2001 Smart ForFour is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Town Car 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 94 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForFour. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 795 kg more than 2001 Smart ForFour. 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, 2001 Smart ForFour, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Town Car | 2001 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Lincoln | Smart |
| Model | Town Car | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 47 L |
