1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Continental (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1983 Lincoln Continental (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 500 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2760 mm |
