2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 489 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS, 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lincoln |
| Model | BLS | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
