1989 Audi V8 vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Audi V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Audi V8 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi V8 (251 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 267 kg more than 1989 Audi V8.
Because 1989 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi V8. (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi V8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi V8 | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | V8 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 114 L |
