2006 Lincoln Zephyr vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lincoln Zephyr would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. (218 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Zephyr.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Zephyr. (271 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lincoln Zephyr | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | Zephyr | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |
