1974 Fiat 128 vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1157 kg more than 1974 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 128 | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 128 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 114 L |
