1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 705 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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, 1989 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 1989 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 124 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
