1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1419 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Town Car |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |