1977 Fiat 131 vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 131 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 175 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 957 kg more than 1977 Fiat 131. 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 131 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3000 mm |