2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Lexus GX
To start off, 2011 Lexus GX is newer by 6 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus GX (301 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GX weights approximately 429 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GX 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, 2011 Lexus GX (446 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2011 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lexus |
| Model | Town Car | GX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
