1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 357 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Corvette | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 437 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |
