2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Laguna 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 98 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 697 kg more than 1995 Renault Laguna. 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, 1995 Renault Laguna, 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1995 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1995 Renault Laguna 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 Lincoln Town Car | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Lincoln | Renault |
Model | Town Car | Laguna |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2680 mm |