2010 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 3 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 81 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 728 kg more than 2013 Ford Focus. 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, 2013 Ford Focus, 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2013 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2013 Ford Focus 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 | 2013 Ford Focus | |
Make | Lincoln | Ford |
Model | Town Car | Focus |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4450 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 | 1321 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5624 mm | 4534 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3142 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |