2011 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 111 kg more than 2007 Dodge Nitro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Nitro 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, 2007 Dodge Nitro (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lincoln Town Car | 2007 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Lincoln | Dodge |
Model | Town Car | Nitro |
Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1971 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1499 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |