2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2006 Audi TT
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi TT 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 61 more horse power than 2006 Audi TT. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 592 kg more than 2006 Audi TT. 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, 2006 Audi TT, 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2006 Audi TT | |
| Make | Lincoln | Audi |
| Model | Town Car | TT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
