2002 Audi RS6 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi RS6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi RS6 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 139 kg more than 2002 Audi RS6.
Because 2002 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi RS6 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, 2002 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2002 Audi RS6 has manual transmission. 2002 Audi RS6 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi RS6 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | RS6 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |
