2000 Lexus GS vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2000 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 389 kg more than 2000 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lexus GS | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lexus | Lincoln |
Model | GS | Town Car |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3142 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |