2003 Opel Vectra vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (123 HP @ 3250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 338 kg more than 2003 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Vectra, 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Opel Vectra | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Opel | Lincoln |
Model | Vectra | Town Car |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |