2009 Ford F-450 vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Town Car.
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-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-450 | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | F-450 | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 114 L |