1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Megane 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 54 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 550 kg more than 1996 Renault Megane. 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, 1996 Renault Megane, 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Megane 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:
| 1999 Lincoln Town Car | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Town Car | Megane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
