1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1981 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 845 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125. 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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 125 | 1981 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 125 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
