1947 Fiat 500 vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1947 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1947 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1947 Fiat 500. 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. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1947 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1947 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Fiat 500 | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 500 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2990 mm |
