2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Saab 9-4X
To start off, 2011 Saab 9-4X 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 Saab 9-4X (265 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Saab 9-4X 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, 2011 Saab 9-4X, 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Saab 9-4X. (302 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Saab 9-4X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 Saab 9-4X | |
| Make | Lincoln | Saab |
| Model | Town Car | 9-4X |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 265 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
