2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2006 Opel Vectra
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 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Vectra 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 32 more horse power than 2006 Opel Vectra. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 729 kg more than 2006 Opel Vectra. 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, 2006 Opel Vectra, 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Town Car | 2006 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Town Car | Vectra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3175 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |