2006 Cadillac DTS 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 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac DTS would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 597 kg more than 2006 Cadillac DTS.
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 Cadillac DTS, 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac DTS. (388 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac DTS | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | DTS | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |