2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 679 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Because 2005 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Expedition | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 106 L |
