2004 Lexus GS vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus GS would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Lexus GS. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 347 kg more than 2004 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus GS. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lexus GS | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lexus | Lincoln |
Model | GS | Town Car |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |