2008 Acura TL vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 1 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, 2008 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL 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 399 kg more than 2008 Acura TL.
Because 2008 Acura TL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL 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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Acura | Lincoln |
Model | TL | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 106 L |