1966 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1332 kg more than 1966 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 500 | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 500 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1872 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |