1971 Fiat ESV vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat ESV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat ESV would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 Fiat ESV. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat ESV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1971 Fiat ESV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat ESV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (359 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat ESV. (134 Nm). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat ESV.

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