2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 139 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 417 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 Lincoln Town Car | 2005 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Lincoln | Mazda |
Model | Town Car | Drifter |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2606 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |