1982 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Ritmo 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 (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 980 kg more than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Ritmo, 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Ritmo. (86 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat Ritmo | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | Ritmo | Town Car |
Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3080 mm |