1967 Fiat 600 vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 600 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 216 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1967 Fiat 600. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 600. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 600 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:
| 1967 Fiat 600 | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 600 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |
