2010 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 486 kg more than 2012 Mazda 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mazda 5, 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2012 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2012 Mazda 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lincoln Town Car | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
| Model | Town Car | 5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1971 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5471 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1499 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
