1983 Fiat Uno vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, both 1983 Fiat Uno and 1983 Lincoln Town Car were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 58 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Uno. (71 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1014 kg more than 1983 Fiat Uno. 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, 1983 Fiat Uno, 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Uno. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Uno. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1983 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1983 Fiat Uno 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:

1983 Fiat Uno 1983 Lincoln Town Car
Make Fiat Lincoln
Model Uno Town Car
Year Released 1983 1983
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 71 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 311 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 56 mm 76.2 mm
Top Speed 167 km/hour 165 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 806 kg 1820 kg
Vehicle Length 3650 mm 5570 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 68 L


 

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