2010 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Ford Fiesta

To start off, 2012 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 898 kg more than 2012 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Fiesta. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Lincoln Town Car 2012 Ford Fiesta
Make Lincoln Ford
Model Town Car Fiesta
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 239 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6350 RPM
Torque 389 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2049 kg 1151 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 45 L


 

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