1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 1100 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |
