2008 Lexus LS vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, both 2008 Lexus LS and 2008 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Lexus LS.
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 Lexus LS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lexus LS | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lexus | Lincoln |
Model | LS | Town Car |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 72 L |