2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 969 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (244 Nm). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Mazda | Lincoln |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Town Car |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3142 mm |