2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 556 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Express | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4798 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |