2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 is newer by 2 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 73 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 3. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 992 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3. 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, 2010 Mazda 3, 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda 3 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 | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Town Car | 3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1363 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
