2004 Opel Signum vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Signum 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 114 more horse power than 2004 Opel Signum. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 669 kg more than 2004 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum, 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Signum. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Signum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Opel Signum | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Opel | Lincoln |
| Model | Signum | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
