2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram 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 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 691 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 2007 Dodge Ram 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, 2007 Dodge Ram 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, 2007 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Ram | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2668 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 72 L |
