2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 866 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (523 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm). This means 2007 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Lincoln Mark LT | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
| Model | 300 | Mark LT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 105.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1709 kg | 2575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 114 L |
