2006 Fiat Croma vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Croma. (145 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 602 kg more than 2006 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Croma, 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Croma. 2007 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Croma | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | Croma | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 4601 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 999.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |