1962 Fiat Berline vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1962 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1472 kg more than 1962 Fiat Berline. 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, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Berline | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | Berline | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 127 L |
