2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 9 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 650 kg more than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Expedition 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, 2013 Ford Expedition 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | Town Car | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
