1956 Abarth 750 vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1184 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
| Model | 750 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 85 L |
