2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Tata Sumo

To start off, 2007 Tata Sumo 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 172 more horse power than 2007 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 122 kg more than 2007 Tata Sumo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Tata Sumo 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, 2007 Tata Sumo 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Sumo. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo
Make Lincoln Tata
Model Town Car Sumo
Year Released 2004 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4603 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 239 HP 67 HP
Torque 389 Nm 119 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2002 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2410 mm


 

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