2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2010 Acura MDX
To start off, 2010 Acura MDX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX 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 291 kg more than 2010 Acura MDX.
Because 2010 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 2010 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Lincoln | Acura |
| Model | Town Car | MDX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |
