2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 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 339 kg more than 2003 Aston Martin DB9.
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, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Aston Martin DB9 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 2003 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 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:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lincoln |
| Model | DB9 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
