2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 4 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, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (205 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 412 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, 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) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (271 Nm). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Cobalt | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1357 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 85 L |