1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 730 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1200 | 1986 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 1200 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1219 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |