1999 Audi R8 vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi R8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi R8 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP) has 371 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 2000 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Town Car.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Audi R8 2004 Lincoln Town Car
Make Audi Lincoln
Model R8 Town Car
Year Released 1999 2004
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3596 cc 4603 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 610 HP 239 HP
Torque 705 Nm 389 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 1 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2 kg 2002 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 5480 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1090 mm 1480 mm


 

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