1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6.
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, 2005 Mazda 6, 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) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (260 Nm). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lincoln Town Car | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | 6 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |