2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 286 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Dodge | Lincoln |
Model | Ram | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 552 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |