2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (316 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 221 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Silverado | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 72 L |
