Lincoln Town Car vs. Acura TL Review

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Lincoln Town Car over the Acura TL.

Performance
With its very low horsepower-to-weight ratio, the Acura TL will knock you back into your seat when you accelerate.

Dimensions
The Lincoln Town Car is significantly heavier than the Acura TL. The Acura TL's tank is roughly the same size as the Town Car's, though the Lincoln Town Car's is somewhat larger. The TL fits in smaller parking spaces than the Town Car. The Acura TL's shorter wheelbase will likely give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Lincoln is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The TL is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Town Car. The Lincoln is significantly costlier than the Acura TL in terms of MSRP. The Lincoln is significantly costlier than the TL in terms of out-the-door cost.

Handling
With its rear-wheel drive layout, the Lincoln Town Car likely has better weight distribution than the Acura; however, the Acura's front-wheel drive layout likely provides better traction in rain, snow or ice. The Acura TL and the Lincoln Town Car have approximately comparable tires. With their similar turning radii, the Acura TL and the Lincoln Town Car quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Acura's engine is significantly smaller than the Town Car's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Lincoln Town Car is quite a bit more powerful than the Acura TL.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lincoln offers a bit more head room than the TL, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Town Car provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Acura TL does.

Overview
The TL and the Lincoln Town Car have the same basic warranty.