2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Chrysler Delta
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Delta is newer by 6 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 119 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler Delta. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 492 kg more than 2012 Chrysler Delta. 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, 2012 Chrysler Delta, 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Delta. (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Delta. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2012 Chrysler Delta has manual transmission. 2012 Chrysler Delta 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 | 2012 Chrysler Delta | |
| Make | Lincoln | Chrysler |
| Model | Town Car | Delta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| 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 | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
