1975 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1975 Fiat 124 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lincoln Continental (209 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1274 kg more than 1975 Fiat 124. 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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 124 | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 124 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 209 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2980 mm |
