1973 Lancia Fulvia vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 840 kg more than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Lancia Fulvia. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1973 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1973 Lancia Fulvia 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:
1973 Lancia Fulvia | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Lancia | Lincoln |
Model | Fulvia | Town Car |
Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2990 mm |