2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2002 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Ram 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 66 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Ram. (174 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Dodge Ram 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, 2002 Dodge Ram 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Town Car | 2002 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Lincoln | Dodge |
Model | Town Car | Ram |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3906 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2790 mm |