2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 805 kg more than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 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 2008 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Buick LaCrosse 2008 Lincoln Town Car
Make Buick Lincoln
Model LaCrosse Town Car
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3785 cc 4606 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 240 HP
Torque 312 Nm 389 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4100 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 2355 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 3150 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 72 L


 

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