1982 Innocenti 990 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, both 1982 Innocenti 990 and 1982 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1982 Innocenti 990. (36 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1982 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1982 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Innocenti 990, 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Innocenti 990. (61 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Innocenti 990. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1982 Innocenti 990 has manual transmission. 1982 Innocenti 990 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Innocenti 990 | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lincoln |
| Model | 990 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
