1960 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 2186 kg more than 1960 Fiat 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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500. 2010 Lincoln Navigator has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 500 | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 500 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 500 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 2741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 3327 mm |
