1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2011 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 217 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 1991 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 1991 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Impala. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Lincoln | Chevrolet |
| Model | Town Car | Impala |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2807 mm |
