Lincoln Town Car vs Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Lincoln Town Car. At EPA assumptions that is about $650 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Lincoln Town Car | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 267 | 249 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 30 and 75 | 17 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 101,000 miles | 90,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 22 | 19 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 267 complaints for the Lincoln Town Car and 249 for the Pontiac Grand Prix. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Lincoln Town Car, 8 for the Pontiac Grand Prix.