2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 2 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 140 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 970 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. 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, 2001 Daihatsu Copen, 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2001 Daihatsu Copen has manual transmission. 2001 Daihatsu Copen 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:
2001 Daihatsu Copen | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Daihatsu | Lincoln |
Model | Copen | Town Car |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 85 L |