1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 50 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 765 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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:
| 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Camaro | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3150 mm |
