2011 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2009 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Tata Nano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Tata Nano would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1371 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Nano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Tata Nano | |
Make | Lincoln | Tata |
Model | Town Car | Nano |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1971 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5471 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1499 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 37 L |