2007 Opel Vectra vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Opel Vectra. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 421 kg more than 2007 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Vectra, 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Vectra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Opel Vectra | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Opel | Lincoln |
Model | Vectra | Town Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |