2005 Lincoln Town Car: Road Test
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- MSRP: $42,055 -$50,525
- Invoice: $38,644 -$46,268
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Our road test for the 2005 Lincoln Town Car includes a full evaluation of the 2005 Lincoln Town Car from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2005 Lincoln Town Car, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2005 Lincoln Town Car help you decide if a 2005 Lincoln Town Car is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 6.7 |
Lincoln Town Car trails Cadillac DTS for overall acceleration, though it's quick enough: Test car did 9.5 sec 0-60 mph. Transmission hesitates to kick down for passing, but is otherwise responsive and smooth, though most rivals have 5-speed automatics.
FUEL ECONOMY
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 4.1 |
Test car averaged 16.0 mpg, hurt slightly by gas-eating performance tests. Lincoln recommends regular-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 8.2 |
American-luxury traditional. Absorbent and hushed, with fine body control over humps. Patter nicely checked on washboard surfaces.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 6.8 |
Leans more in turns than import-brand rivals. Steering slightly overboosted, but precise and provides good road feel. Standard traction control a must for snowy climates, though this system tends to kill power at just the wrong moment for maintaining speed on slippery surfaces. Braking short and stable for a heavyweight, with fair but not-alarming nosedive in sudden stops.
QUIETNESS
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 8.5 |
Engine muted even at full throttle, and tire thrum noticed only on very coarse pavement. Wind rush rises above 60 mph, but doesn't intrude.
CONTROLS
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.2 |
Tradition-bound, with no-surprises layout. Power-adjustable pedals help shorter drivers. Over-the-shoulder visibility hampered by thick roof pillars. Switchgear too generic, but interior materials approach those of some costlier import-brand rivals. No opportunity yet to test Town Car with navigation system.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 8.7 |
Three can squeeze in on standard bench seat, but middle rider will straddle transmission hump. Abundant head room and outboard leg room.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 8.3 |
Signature L's bountiful 47 inches of rear leg room tops in class among regular factory models. Other Town Cars have good leg room. All have generous head clearance. But three adults is a squeeze here too, and the rear bench isn't as sofa-comfortable as it looks.
CARGO ROOM
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5 |
Most trunk space concentrated in a deep center well, so shifting heavy objects is a strain. Spare tire mounted vertically inside right rear fender. Useful removable bin, with lid and partitions, available for Limited and L models.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 5.7 |
Town Car shines for traditional American-style luxury, space, and isolation. Though not nimble, it also has a welcome measure of dynamic confidence and ride control. Cadillac's DTS has an edge with its more-modern engineering, but the Town Car is a thoughtful take on a time-honored formula.
Total Score
| Signature L | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 61 | 68.2 |
Total Score: 61
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