1958 Fiat 1400 vs. 1981 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 690 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1400. 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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1400 | 1981 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 1400 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2990 mm |
