1966 Fiat OT vs. 1986 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Continental (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 960 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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, 1986 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1986 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1986 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | OT | Continental |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |
