1965 Abarth OT vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth OT | 1991 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
Model | OT | Town Car |
Year Released | 1965 | 1991 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2990 mm |