Lincoln Town Car vs. Volvo S80 Review

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Volvo S80 is definitely nimbler than the Lincoln Town Car, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Volvo's engine is significantly smaller than the Lincoln Town Car's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix.

Utility
The Lincoln Town Car will quite certainly prove more convenient than the S80 for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Volvo S80 is likely a better choice than the Lincoln Town Car regarding transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or massive dogs. Towing is substantially more the Volvo S80's forte than it is the Lincoln Town Car's.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Volvo S80 for a fill-up about as often as the Lincoln Town Car.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Lincoln Town Car offers a bit more head room than the S80, there really isn't much of a difference. The Lincoln Town Car offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Volvo S80 does.

Dimensions
The Lincoln Town Car is substantially heavier than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80's tank is about the same size as the Lincoln Town Car's, though the Lincoln Town Car's is a bit bigger. The Volvo S80 and the Lincoln Town Car compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Volvo S80 is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Lincoln Town Car. The Volvo S80 is considerably less pricey than the Lincoln Town Car when it comes to MSRP.

Warranty
The Volvo S80 and the Lincoln have the same basic warranty.