2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 79 kg more than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2009 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
| Model | Dakota | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |
