2000 Chrysler ESX 3 vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chrysler ESX 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chrysler ESX 3 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler ESX 3. (74 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler ESX 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 357 kg more than 2000 Chrysler ESX 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler ESX 3, 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler ESX 3. (332 Nm). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler ESX 3.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chrysler ESX 3 2009 Lincoln Town Car
Make Chrysler Lincoln
Model ESX 3 Town Car
Year Released 2000 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1499 cc 4606 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 74 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 389 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1977 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 3150 mm