2000 Lincoln Continental vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2000 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 605 kg more than 2000 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lincoln Continental, 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lincoln Continental | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | Continental | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
