1998 Mazda Levante vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Levante. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 789 kg more than 1998 Mazda Levante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Levante 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda Levante | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Mazda | Lincoln |
| Model | Levante | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3142 mm |
