2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 5 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 45 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Lincoln | GMC |
| Model | Town Car | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |
