2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2002 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2002 Opel Vectra. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Vectra.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Opel Vectra, 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Vectra. (251 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Vectra. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2002 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Lincoln | Opel |
Model | Town Car | Vectra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |