1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 960 kg more than 1979 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 133 | 1987 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
| Model | 133 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2760 mm |
