2007 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (108 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 679 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora, 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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lincoln Town Car | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Lincoln | Volkswagen |
Model | Town Car | Bora |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 55 L |