1950 Fiat 500 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1950 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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 500 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 500 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 16 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 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 | 610 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |