2008 GMC Yukon 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 Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Yukon weights approximately 164 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.
Because 2008 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Yukon 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, 2008 GMC Yukon (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Yukon | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | GMC | Lincoln |
| Model | Yukon | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 320 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |
