Acura RL vs Lincoln Town Car
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
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Vehicles
2011 Lincoln Town Car
Overview
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | Signature Limited Fleet |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2012 | 2011 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $48,200 | $47,000 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| City MPG | 17 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 19.3 gal (best) | 19 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 300 hp (best) | 239 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 287 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.7 L | 4.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.1 cu ft | 21 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,083 lbs (best) | 4,345 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 117.7 in (best) |
| Length | 195.7 in | 215.4 in (best) |
| Width | 72.7 in | 78.5 in (best) |
| Height | 57.2 in | 59 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RLBase | Lincoln Town CarSignature Limited Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 6 | 3 (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura RL | Lincoln Town Car |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $48,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Signature Limited Fleet $47,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $52,350 MSRP | Signature Limited $47,225 MSRP |
| 3 | Technology Package - in HI $52,350 MSRP | Signature L Fleet $52,670 MSRP |
| 4 | Advance Package $56,150 MSRP | Signature L $52,895 MSRP |
Acura RL vs Lincoln Town Car FAQ
- Which is better: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2012 Acura RL vs 2011 Lincoln Town Car on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2011 Lincoln Town Car starts lower at $47,000.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
- The 2011 Lincoln Town Car leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (47,000).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (20).
- Which has better horsepower: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
- The 2012 Acura RL leads on horsepower in this comparison (300).
- Which has better seats: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
- The 2011 Lincoln Town Car leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2012 Acura RL or 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
- The 2011 Lincoln Town Car leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).