2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2009 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Micra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lincoln Town Car 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 152 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1365 kg more than 2009 Nissan Micra. 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, 2009 Nissan Micra, 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Micra. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Micra. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Micra 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 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
| Model | Town Car | Micra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 46 L |
