1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 755 kg more than 1972 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 130 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
