2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1011 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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 Ford F-250 (495 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | F-250 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 72 L |
