2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Opel Antara
To start off, 2008 Opel Antara 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. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 36 kg more than 2001 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2008 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Antara. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Antara. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Town Car | Antara |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |