2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2013 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2013 Jeep Patriot 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 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 69 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 484 kg more than 2013 Jeep Patriot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jeep Patriot 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 Jeep Patriot 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Patriot. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2013 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2013 Jeep Patriot 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 | 2013 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Lincoln | Jeep |
| Model | Town Car | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1697 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |
