2006 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2007 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Impala 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 40 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. (200 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Impala, 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 @ 4100 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Impala | 2007 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Impala | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 106 L |