2006 Citroen C3 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2006 Citroen C3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 565 kg more than 2006 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 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 1982 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C3, 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C3 1982 Lincoln Town Car
Make Citroen Lincoln
Model C3 Town Car
Year Released 2006 1982
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 4941 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.5 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 76.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 192 km/hour 165 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1252 kg 1817 kg
Vehicle Length 3940 mm 5570 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2990 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 68 L


 

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