1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1011 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Abarth | Lincoln |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2990 mm |
