2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Suzuki Alto 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 177 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Alto. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 997 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Alto. 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, 2008 Suzuki Alto, 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Alto. (85 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Lincoln | Suzuki |
| Model | Town Car | Alto |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 35 L |
