2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo

To start off, 2010 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 166 more horse power than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1092 kg more than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 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 2008 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Citroen Berlingo, 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. (120 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen Berlingo. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Lincoln Town Car 2010 Citroen Berlingo
Make Lincoln Citroen
Model Town Car Berlingo
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Sedan Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 1360 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 74 HP
Torque 389 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2355 kg 1263 kg
Vehicle Length 5630 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase Size 3150 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 55 L


 

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