1979 Fiat 126 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1979 Fiat 126 and 1979 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 126 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 126 | Continental |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 6554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 101.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2990 mm |