1967 Fiat 124 vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1067 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 124 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 114 L |