2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Opel Meriva

To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Meriva 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 138 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (101 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 492 kg more than 2003 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2003 Opel Meriva, 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Meriva 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 2003 Opel Meriva
Make Lincoln Opel
Model Town Car Meriva
Year Released 2009 2003
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4606 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 239 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 4900 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 389 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1872 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 53 L


 

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