2008 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda CR-V 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 91 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 373 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda CR-V | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | CR-V | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
