1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 1600. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1017 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600. 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 1600. (138 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 1600. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
| Model | 1600 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |
