1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (152 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 439 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1500. 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1500 | 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 1500 | Mark 7 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
