1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 53 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. (149 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 585 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. 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 Volkswagen New Beetle, 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle has manual transmission. 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle 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:
| 1999 Lincoln Town Car | 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
| Model | Town Car | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
