2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo XC70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo XC70 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 33 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC70. (206 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 242 kg more than 2007 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo XC70 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, 2007 Volvo XC70 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Lincoln | Volvo |
Model | Town Car | XC70 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |