2007 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Audi TT
To start off, 2008 Audi TT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lincoln Town Car 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 43 more horse power than 2008 Audi TT. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 662 kg more than 2008 Audi TT. 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, 2008 Audi TT, 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi TT. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Audi TT | |
| Make | Lincoln | Audi |
| Model | Town Car | TT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 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 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
