1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 915 kg more than 1968 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 124 | Continental |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1438 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2990 mm |