2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 165 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 772 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Vitara 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (138 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2000 Suzuki Vitara has manual transmission. 2000 Suzuki Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 2000 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Lincoln | Suzuki |
| Model | Town Car | Vitara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2210 mm |
