2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 320 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (486 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Corvette | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |
