2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 657 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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, 2008 Mazda Etude, 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude 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 | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | Etude |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1839 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1112 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |