1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 783 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Lincoln Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Lincoln Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | 500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2301 mm |
