2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Lincoln Town Car.
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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Explorer | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Explorer | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |