2007 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2005 Ford Laser
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Laser would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 862 kg more than 2005 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Laser, 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lincoln Town Car | 2005 Ford Laser | |
Make | Lincoln | Ford |
Model | Town Car | Laser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 81.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2620 mm |