1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia is newer by 6 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia, 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lincoln Town Car | 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia | |
Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
Model | Town Car | Proudia |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2840 mm |