2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lincoln Mark LT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lincoln Mark LT would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Lincoln Mark LT. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 Lincoln Mark LT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 1314 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2007 Lincoln Mark LT (523 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2007 Lincoln Mark LT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Avalanche | Mark LT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 114 L |
