1982 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Panda 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 195 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Panda. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1354 kg more than 1982 Fiat Panda. 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, 1982 Fiat Panda, 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 @ 4100 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Panda. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Panda | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | Panda | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |
