1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1413 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300. 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
| Model | 1300 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |
