2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2007 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Nitro | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Nitro | Town Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |