2005 Lincoln LS vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln LS would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln LS. (229 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln LS weights approximately 332 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln LS. (298 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln LS | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | LS | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
