2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo 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 124 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 585 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 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, 2001 Ford Mondeo, 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 @ 4100 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mondeo | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mondeo | Town Car |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3150 mm |