1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 879 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | Cabriolet | Town Car |
Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 85 L |