2007 Cadillac DTS vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Cadillac DTS is newer by 1 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, 2007 Cadillac DTS (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Town Car.
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, 2007 Cadillac DTS, 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, 2007 Cadillac DTS (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac DTS | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | DTS | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 114 L |
