2005 Fiat Ulysse vs. 1988 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 17 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, 2005 Fiat Ulysse (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 12 kg more than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 2005 Fiat Ulysse, 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Ulysse | 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | Ulysse | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2990 mm |
