2009 Acura TL vs. 2006 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln LS (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2006 Lincoln LS 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 2006 Lincoln LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL, 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, 2006 Lincoln LS (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2006 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Acura | Lincoln |
| Model | TL | LS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
