2008 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 3 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 493 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire.
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, 2008 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2008 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
Model | Crossfire | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1509 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |