1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car 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 53 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 925 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Fiat Uno | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | Uno | Town Car |
Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3080 mm |