2000 Citroen C3 vs. 2000 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C3 and 2000 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (88 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 805 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C3 | 2000 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Citroen | Lincoln |
| Model | C3 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
