2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2004 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Ibiza 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 165 more horse power than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 688 kg more than 2004 Seat Ibiza. 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, 2004 Seat Ibiza, 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Ibiza. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Ibiza. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Ibiza 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 | 2004 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Lincoln | Seat |
Model | Town Car | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1289 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 45 L |