2006 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, both 2006 Lancia Ypsilon and 2006 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 922 kg more than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 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 2006 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Ypsilon, 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2006 Lancia Ypsilon has manual transmission. 2006 Lancia Ypsilon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Lancia Ypsilon 2006 Lincoln Town Car
Make Lancia Lincoln
Model Ypsilon Town Car
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1366 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 128 Nm 389 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 1977 kg
Vehicle Length 3750 mm 5480 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 3000 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.5 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 114 L


 

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