2006 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Audi A6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 46 kg more than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 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, 2006 Audi A6 (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A6 | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Audi | Lincoln |
Model | A6 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |