1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 25 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 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1050 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 1100 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 6554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2990 mm |
