2007 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 240 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 852 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
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, 2009 Mazda Tribute, 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | Tribute |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6550 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 62 L |