2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1993 Holden Barina
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Barina would be higher. 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 172 more horse power than 1993 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1197 kg more than 1993 Holden Barina. 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, 1993 Holden Barina, 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Barina. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Town Car | 1993 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Lincoln | Holden |
| Model | Town Car | Barina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
