1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 476 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle has manual transmission. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Chevelle | Town Car |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 114 L |