2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1997 Ford F-150
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 280 kg more than 1997 Ford F-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-150 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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford F-150. (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1997 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Ford |
| Model | Town Car | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 3050 mm |
