2007 Kia Optima vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Kia Optima 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Kia Optima. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Optima.
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 Kia Optima, 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Optima. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Optima. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Optima has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Optima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Optima | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Kia | Lincoln |
Model | Optima | Town Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 114 L |