2010 Lincoln MKZ vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, both 2010 Lincoln MKZ and 2010 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln MKZ (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln MKZ should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 417 kg more than 2010 Lincoln MKZ.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lincoln MKZ. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lincoln MKZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lincoln MKZ | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | MKZ | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |
