2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2006 Renault Megane
To start off, 2006 Renault Megane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 374 kg more than 2006 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lincoln Town Car | 2006 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Town Car | Megane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
