2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Cadillac XLR 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (320 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR 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 346 kg more than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2006 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac XLR | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
Model | XLR | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |