1971 Fiat 127 vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 127. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 920 kg more than 1971 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 127. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 127 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 127 | 1995 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 127 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |
