2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (332 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 164 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Yukon (498 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Yukon | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | GMC | Lincoln |
Model | Yukon | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 332 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 498 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 72 L |