2003 Dodge Neon vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2003 Dodge Neon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Neon.
Because 2001 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 2001 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Neon, 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Neon. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Neon has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Neon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Dodge Neon | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Neon | Town Car |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3070 mm |