2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Kyron would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 129 kg more than 2009 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Kyron has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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.
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2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Lincoln | SsangYong |
Model | Town Car | Kyron |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |