2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Suzuki Baleno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Suzuki Baleno 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 120 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (119 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 892 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Town Car | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Lincoln | Suzuki |
| Model | Town Car | Baleno |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2490 mm |
