2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
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 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 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 138 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 615 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. 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 Volkswagen Jetta, 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) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lincoln Town Car | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
Model | Town Car | Jetta |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 55 L |