2008 Lada 21 vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, both 2008 Lada 21 and 2008 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 160 more horse power than 2008 Lada 21. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Lada 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1225 kg more than 2008 Lada 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 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 2008 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lada 21, 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada 21. (121 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada 21. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 Lada 21 has manual transmission. 2008 Lada 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Lada 21 2008 Lincoln Town Car
Make Lada Lincoln
Model 21 Town Car
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 4606 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 80 HP 240 HP
Torque 121 Nm 389 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 4100 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1130 kg 2355 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 3150 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 L 72 L


 

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