2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 746 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla, 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Toyota | Lincoln |
Model | Corolla | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |