2009 Lincoln MKX vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2009 Lincoln MKX 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln MKX (265 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln MKX 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 130 kg more than 2009 Lincoln MKX.

Because 2009 Lincoln MKX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln MKX 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln MKX. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln MKX.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Lincoln MKX 2005 Lincoln Town Car
Make Lincoln Lincoln
Model MKX Town Car
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 265 HP 240 HP
Torque 339 Nm 389 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.4:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1872 kg 2002 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 5480 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 72 L


 

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