2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Renault Megane
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 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Megane 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 105 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 442 kg more than 2003 Renault Megane. 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 Renault Megane, 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Megane. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Lincoln | Renault |
| Model | Town Car | Megane |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
