2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Mazda 5
To start off, 2007 Mazda 5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Town Car 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 96 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 5. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 602 kg more than 2007 Mazda 5. 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, 2007 Mazda 5, 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 5. (185 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 5. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda 5 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda 5 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 | 2007 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | 5 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |