1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 564 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1987 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Corvette | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |
