2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Mazda CX-9
To start off, 2007 Mazda CX-9 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda CX-9 (263 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-9, 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda CX-9. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda CX-9.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln Town Car | 2007 Mazda CX-9 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | CX-9 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 263 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 339 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |