1999 Toyota Prius vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Prius. (127 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 434 kg more than 1999 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Prius, 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Prius. (108 Nm). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Toyota Prius | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Toyota | Lincoln |
Model | Prius | Town Car |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 389 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3142 mm |