1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Holden Rodeo
To start off, 2003 Holden Rodeo is newer by 4 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 57 more horse power than 2003 Holden Rodeo. (145 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Rodeo.
Because 2003 Holden Rodeo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Holden Rodeo will offer significantly more control. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Rodeo. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Town Car | 2003 Holden Rodeo | |
| Make | Lincoln | Holden |
| Model | Town Car | Rodeo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3060 mm |
