2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Astra 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 154 more horse power than 2004 Opel Astra. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 557 kg more than 2004 Opel Astra. 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, 2004 Opel Astra, 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Astra. (139 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2004 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Lincoln | Opel |
| Model | Town Car | Astra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |
