2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Ford Mondeo 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 81 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 435 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo. 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 Ford Mondeo, 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Mondeo | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 114 L |