2004 Citroen C4 vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, both 2004 Citroen C4 and 2004 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 131 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C4. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 802 kg more than 2004 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 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 2004 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C4, 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C4. (146 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C4. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Citroen C4 2004 Lincoln Town Car
Make Citroen Lincoln
Model C4 Town Car
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 4603 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 239 HP
Torque 146 Nm 389 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 2002 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 5480 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3000 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 72 L


 

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