1964 Fiat Berline vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 380 kg more than 1964 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, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat Berline | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | Berline | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
