1955 Abarth 210 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 210. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 210 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 210. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 210. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1407 kg more than 1955 Abarth 210. 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. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 210 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 210 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 210 | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
| Model | 210 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 410 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
