2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor 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 28 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (212 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 610 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor. (339 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Town Car | 2003 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
Make | Lincoln | Mitsubishi |
Model | Town Car | Endeavor |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2770 mm |