1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 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 129 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1980 Fiat 126. 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 126 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:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 126 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2990 mm |