1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2006 Renault Megane

To start off, 2006 Renault Megane is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 525 kg more than 2006 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 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 1991 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Renault Megane, 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Lincoln Town Car 2006 Renault Megane
Make Lincoln Renault
Model Town Car Megane
Year Released 1991 2006
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.3 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 11.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1305 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2990 mm 2630 mm


 

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