2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Lincoln Aviator
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Ram and 2005 Lincoln Aviator were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (330 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Aviator. (302 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Aviator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 607 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Aviator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Aviator. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Aviator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2005 Lincoln Aviator | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Ram | Aviator |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2962 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 85 L |
