2009 Jeep Compass vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Compass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Compass would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 656 kg more than 2009 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Compass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Compass | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Jeep | Lincoln |
Model | Compass | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3142 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 72 L |