1974 Fiat 126 vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 126 and 1974 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1750 kg more than 1974 Fiat 126. 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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 126 | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 126 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 7541 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3230 mm |
