2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (164 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 487 kg more than 2002 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Town Car | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 164 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
