2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Espace would be higher. 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 @ 4900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 510 kg more than 2002 Renault Espace. 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, 2002 Renault Espace, 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 2002 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Town Car | Espace |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2810 mm |
