1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (252 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 341 kg more than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Express | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3142 mm |
