2001 Fiat Duna vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2001 Fiat Duna is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 900 kg more than 2001 Fiat Duna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1988 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 1988 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Duna, 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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna. 1988 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Duna has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Duna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Fiat Duna 1988 Lincoln Town Car
Make Fiat Lincoln
Model Duna Town Car
Year Released 2001 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1698 cc 4940 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.2 mm 76.2 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 5570 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2990 mm


 

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