2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2003 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Tundra would be higher. 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 52 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 257 kg more than 2003 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Tundra 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Tundra. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2003 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
Model | Town Car | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 3270 mm |