2011 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Chevrolet Epica
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Epica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Epica would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 514 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Epica, 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Epica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Chevrolet Epica | |
| Make | Lincoln | Chevrolet |
| Model | Town Car | Epica |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5624 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3142 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
