2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Saleen S7
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Saleen S7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Saleen S7 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saleen S7 (550 HP) has 311 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 730 kg more than 2003 Saleen S7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2003 Saleen S7 has manual transmission. 2003 Saleen S7 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 | 2003 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Lincoln | Saleen |
Model | Town Car | S7 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 550 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2692 mm |