2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lincoln Town Car 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 50 more horse power than 2008 Opel Corsa. (189 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 774 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa. 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, 2008 Opel Corsa, 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (230 Nm @ 1980 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa 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 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Town Car | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1980 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 45 L |
