1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 900 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. 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, 1999 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1100 | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 1100 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 85 L |