2005 Audi A6 vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Audi A6 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Audi A6.
Because 1981 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 1981 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6, 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, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A6 | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Audi | Lincoln |
Model | A6 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1820 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |