2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Volvo S40
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 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo S40 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 23 more horse power than 2003 Volvo S40. (216 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 577 kg more than 2003 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volvo S40, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo S40. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
| Model | Town Car | S40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 216 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
