2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 231 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Venture | Town Car |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 106 L |