1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 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) has 109 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1372 kg more than 1957 Abarth 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 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:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
| Model | 500 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 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 | 445 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
