2005 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A4 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 279 kg more than 2005 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (300 Nm). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | A4 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
