2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Pontiac Aztek
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac Aztek. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Aztek 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 63 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac Aztek. (176 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac Aztek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 172 kg more than 2003 Pontiac Aztek. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Pontiac Aztek 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, 2003 Pontiac Aztek 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Aztek. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Aztek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 2003 Pontiac Aztek | |
| Make | Lincoln | Pontiac |
| Model | Town Car | Aztek |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 176 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 69 L |
