1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Citroen C5

To start off, 2012 Citroen C5 is newer by 13 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 68 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 377 kg more than 2012 Citroen C5. 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, 2012 Citroen C5, 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C5. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C5 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 2012 Citroen C5
Make Lincoln Citroen
Model Town Car C5
Year Released 1999 2012
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 359 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 1393 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 66 L


 

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