2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 3 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2011 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 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, 2011 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Audi |
| Model | Town Car | R8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
