2005 Fiat Croma vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Fiat Croma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. 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 101 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Croma. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 417 kg more than 2005 Fiat Croma. 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, 2005 Fiat Croma, 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Croma. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Croma 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:
2005 Fiat Croma | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | Croma | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |