1978 Chevrolet Nova vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Nova would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Nova. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 487 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Nova. 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Nova. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Nova.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Nova | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Nova | Town Car |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3150 mm |