2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Kia Optima
To start off, 2011 Kia Optima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lincoln Town Car 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 39 more horse power than 2011 Kia Optima. (200 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 410 kg more than 2011 Kia Optima. 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, 2011 Kia Optima, 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Optima. (252 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 Kia Optima | |
Make | Lincoln | Kia |
Model | Town Car | Optima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1831 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |