2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 497 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 2005 Ford F-150 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, 2005 Ford F-150 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 F-150 (496 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | F-150 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 496 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2499 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
