2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 867 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Fiesta | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
