1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 992 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1800 | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 1800 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 110.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2980 mm |
