2003 Ford GT vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford GT would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP) has 254 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 457 kg more than 2003 Ford GT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2003 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford GT | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | GT | Town Car |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |