2008 Lincoln MKZ vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, both 2008 Lincoln MKZ 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 Lincoln MKZ (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln MKZ should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2008 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln MKZ, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln MKZ. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln MKZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln MKZ | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| Model | MKZ | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 72 L |
