1996 Fiat 131 vs. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 131. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2732 kg more than 1996 Fiat 131. 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, 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 131. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 131 | 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Fiat | Lincoln |
Model | 131 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2870 mm |