2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | Panda | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |