2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 31 kg more than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Because 2009 Buick Enclave is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Enclave | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |
