2007 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2005 Saleen S7
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 Saleen S7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saleen S7 would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 510 more horse power than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 730 kg more than 2005 Saleen S7.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. 2007 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Saleen S7 has manual transmission. 2005 Saleen S7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lincoln Town Car | 2005 Saleen S7 | |
Make | Lincoln | Saleen |
Model | Town Car | S7 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 750 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 949 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1041 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2692 mm |