1963 Abarth 595 vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 595 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 175 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595. 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 595 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:
1963 Abarth 595 | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
Model | 595 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 85 L |