2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Montero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Montero 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 25 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Montero. (215 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Montero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero will offer significantly more control. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Montero. (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 2006 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town Car | Montero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
