2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2009 Lincoln MKX
To start off, 2009 Lincoln MKX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln MKX (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln MKX should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln MKX weights approximately 103 kg more than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lincoln MKX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln MKX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln MKX. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln MKX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Lincoln MKX | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | Town Car | MKX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |
