2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP) has 151 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 741 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (542 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
