2002 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Audi A6. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 417 kg more than 2002 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 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 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6, 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A6. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A6. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2002 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2002 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Audi A6 2005 Lincoln Town Car
Make Audi Lincoln
Model A6 Town Car
Year Released 2002 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 4603 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 160 HP 239 HP
Torque 310 Nm 389 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.5:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1977 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5480 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3000 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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