1996 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Golf 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 124 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 1996 Volkswagen Golf, 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) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1996 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1996 Volkswagen Golf 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:
| 1996 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Lincoln |
| Model | Golf | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3142 mm |
