The Town Car is a literal blast to the past. Just like the cars of yore its seats have little if any lateral support, causing the need to wrap the right arm up and over the passenger seat in order to keep from sliding around. Mastering the single left hand steering technique is mandatory, but not a problem due to power steering that is so highly assisted that directing the wheel via the knees will suffice - it does firm up a bit as speed increases however. Its 17-inch 9-spoke chrome alloy wheels on P225/60R17 all-season radials are simply overpowered by the Cartier L's substantial 1,986 kg (4,378 lb) curb weight and softly sprung suspension. Trying to make time on a twisting road is akin to doing the 100 yard dash in a pair of Bostonian dress shoes - its just not going to happen quickly, or with any grace.
But that said the Town Car was never meant to be flung around like a sports car. Driven sensibly the automatic leveling suspension equipped Lincoln is quite serene, offering a commendable ride and adept medium speed handling. Despite only having its front suspension independently sprung, it tracks decently at freeway paces while exhibiting a quiet, mature composure over all but rough pavement. From reasonable speeds it stops with equal composure via 4-wheel disc brakes and 4-wheel ABS assisted by brake assist. Traction control is also standard equipment.
The Town Car is a literal blast to the past. Just like the cars of yore its seats have little if any lateral support, causing the need to wrap the right arm up and over the passenger seat in order to keep from sliding around. Mastering the single left hand steering technique is mandatory, but not a problem due to power steering that is so highly assisted that directing the wheel via the knees will suffice - it does firm up a bit as speed increases however. Its 17-inch 9-spoke chrome alloy wheels on P225/60R17 all-season radials are simply overpowered by the Cartier L's substantial 1,986 kg (4,378 lb) curb weight and softly sprung suspension. Trying to make time on a twisting road is akin to doing the 100 yard dash in a pair of Bostonian dress shoes - its just not going to happen quickly, or with any grace.
But that said the Town Car was never meant to be flung around like a sports car. Driven sensibly the automatic leveling suspension equipped Lincoln is quite serene, offering a commendable ride and adept medium speed handling. Despite only having its front suspension independently sprung, it tracks decently at freeway paces while exhibiting a quiet, mature composure over all but rough pavement. From reasonable speeds it stops with equal composure via 4-wheel disc brakes and 4-wheel ABS assisted by brake assist. Traction control is also standard equipment.