1994 Audi A6 vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1994 Audi A6. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1994 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 260 kg more than 1994 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 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 1999 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6, 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Audi A6. (265 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Audi A6. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1994 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 1994 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Audi A6 1999 Lincoln Town Car
Make Audi Lincoln
Model A6 Town Car
Year Released 1994 1999
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2459 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 114 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5480 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3080 mm


 

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