2003 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 6 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 79 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 444 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mazda 6 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, 2003 Mazda 6 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda 6 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Mazda | Lincoln |
| Model | 6 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
