2007 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (256 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 91 kg more than 2007 Audi A8.
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, 2007 Audi A8, 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A8. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A8 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | A8 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3123 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
