1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 767 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 750 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette 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:

1991 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Lincoln Town Car
Make Chevrolet Lincoln
Model Corvette Town Car
Year Released 1991 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 240 HP
Torque 1139 Nm 389 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 2355 kg
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 3150 mm