Buick Century vs. Lincoln Town Car
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Highlights
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$22,040
Starting MSRP
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$47,000
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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Engine Type
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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175 hp
Horsepower
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239 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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6
Seating Capacity
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6
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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Basic Warranty
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Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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3.1L/191
Displacement
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Displacement
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Displacement
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175 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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195 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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20 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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16 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/70R15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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P205/70R15
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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4-wheel
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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4-wheel
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Steering Type
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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6
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Passenger Capacity
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102 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Passenger Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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Front Leg Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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Front Shoulder Room
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Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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Front Hip Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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Second Leg Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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Second Hip Room
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109 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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195 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Width, Max w/o mirrors
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57 in
Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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Height, Overall
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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Track Width, Front
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Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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17 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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3,342 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Base Curb Weight
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10.8 x 1.3 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.8 x 1.3 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2005 Buick Century or the 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
The 2005 Buick Century and the 2011 Lincoln Town Car are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Buick Century or the 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
The 2011 Lincoln Town Car is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Buick Century with 19 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Buick Century or the 2011 Lincoln Town Car?
The 2005 Buick Century is cheaper than the 2011 Lincoln Town Car with a $22,040 starting MSRP versus a $47,000 starting MSRP.
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