2006 Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Zafira 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 42 more horse power than 2006 Opel Zafira. (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 431 kg more than 2006 Opel Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Opel Zafira, 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Zafira. (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Zafira | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Opel | Lincoln |
Model | Zafira | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |