2008 GMC Savana 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 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Savana (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Savana (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2008 GMC Savana | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | GMC | Lincoln |
Model | Savana | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |