1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 131 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 113 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 630 kg more than 1977 Fiat 131. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 131. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 131 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:
| 1977 Fiat 131 | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 131 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
