1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 377 kg more than 1966 Aston Martin DB6.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1966 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | DB6 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
