2006 Toyota Avensis vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 371 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis, 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avensis. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Avensis | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Toyota | Lincoln |
| Model | Avensis | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
