2003 Proton Saloon vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Proton Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Proton Saloon would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2003 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1129 kg more than 2003 Proton Saloon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Proton Saloon, 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Saloon. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Saloon. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2003 Proton Saloon has manual transmission. 2003 Proton Saloon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Proton Saloon | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Proton | Lincoln |
Model | Saloon | Town Car |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3142 mm |