2008 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Voyager is newer by 2 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 64 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Voyager. (175 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 202 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Chrysler Voyager, 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Voyager. (278 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Voyager | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
| Model | Voyager | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 114 L |
