1967 Fiat 850 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1123 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 850 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 850 | Continental |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 6554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 732 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2990 mm |