1947 Ferrari 159S vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 159S. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 159S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1227 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 159S. 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. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1947 Ferrari 159S has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 159S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1947 Ferrari 159S | 2005 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 159S | Town Car |
Year Released | 1947 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1903 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 239 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1977 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3000 mm |