2011 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 489 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5, 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lincoln Town Car | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Citroen |
| Model | Town Car | C5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1971 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5471 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1499 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
