1967 Fiat 2300 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 510 kg more than 1967 Fiat 2300.
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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 2300. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 2300. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 2300 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 2300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 2300 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 2300 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |