1988 Fiat Uno vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Uno 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 1988 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1359 kg more than 1988 Fiat Uno. 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, 1988 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Uno. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Uno. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat Uno 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:

1988 Fiat Uno 2010 Lincoln Town Car
Make Fiat Lincoln
Model Uno Town Car
Year Released 1988 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 68 Nm 389 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 690 kg 2049 kg
Vehicle Length 3650 mm 5624 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1994 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1501 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 3142 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 72 L