2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 168 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1042 kg more than 2004 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda, 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Fiat Panda | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | Panda | Town Car |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1247 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 260 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |