2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 711 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Focus 2009 Lincoln Town Car
Make Ford Lincoln
Model Focus Town Car
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1988 cc 4606 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 178 Nm 389 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1266 kg 1977 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 3150 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 72 L