1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1987 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Continental (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 755 kg more than 1970 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, 1987 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1987 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 125 | Continental |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 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 | 960 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |