2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 113 kg more 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, 2007 Kia Sedona, 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sedona has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sedona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sedona | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Kia | Lincoln |
Model | Sedona | Town Car |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2900 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |