1978 Fiat Strada vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Strada. (60 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1229 kg more than 1978 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Strada, 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Strada. (91 Nm). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Strada | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | Strada | Town Car |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3142 mm |