2011 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lincoln Town Car 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 140 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20.
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, 2012 Hyundai i20, 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 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai i20 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai i20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lincoln Town Car | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Lincoln | Hyundai |
Model | Town Car | i20 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5471 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1499 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |