1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 640 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Impala | Town Car |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3150 mm |