1959 Abarth 750 vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1514 kg more than 1959 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
| Model | 750 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |
