2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton
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 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 304 kg more than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lincoln Town Car | 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
Model | Town Car | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 2281 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 90 L |