2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC90 is newer by 7 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 39 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC90. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2004 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2011 Volvo XC90 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, 2011 Volvo XC90 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, 2011 Volvo XC90 (420 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2011 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2011 Volvo XC90 has manual transmission. 2011 Volvo XC90 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 | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
| Model | Town Car | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
