1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 80 kg more than 1973 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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 130 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3237 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
