2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 725 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z, 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (353 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln Town Car | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Town Car | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 353 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |