2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 274 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (311 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Silverado | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 311 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |