2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Renault Thalia is newer by 4 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) has 166 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1355 kg more than 2012 Renault Thalia. 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, 2012 Renault Thalia, 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) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Thalia 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 | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Lincoln | Renault |
Model | Town Car | Thalia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 105 Nm |
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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |