1999 Audi S8 vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi S8 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi S8 (247 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 252 kg more than 1999 Audi S8.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi S8 | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Audi | Lincoln |
Model | S8 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |