2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Panda 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 188 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1189 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. 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, 2005 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (89 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2010 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. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | Panda | Town Car |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 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 | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3142 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |