1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Continental (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 845 kg more than 1978 Fiat 133. 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, 1982 Lincoln Continental (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 133 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |
