1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 130 and 1971 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 668 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 130 | Continental |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2980 mm |