2011 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 391 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL, 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lincoln Town Car | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Lincoln | Acura |
| Model | Town Car | CL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1971 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5471 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1499 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
