2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue 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 27 more horse power than 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 417 kg more than 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. 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, 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue. (311 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Town Car | 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
| Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Town Car | Intrigue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 76 L |
