2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 717 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Express | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 353 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |