2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Canyon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Canyon would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 688 kg more than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Canyon | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 4600 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
