2006 Acura RL vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Acura RL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 424 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.
Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RL | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Acura | Lincoln |
Model | RL | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 347 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |