1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (249 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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, 1999 Lincoln LS (361 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 500 | LS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 68 L |
