2007 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 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, 2011 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 368 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6.
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, 2011 Mazda 6, 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | 6 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 70 L |