1980 Fiat 126 vs. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 1071 kg more than 1980 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, 1985 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 126. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1980 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1980 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Fiat 126 | 1985 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 126 | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2760 mm |