1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 850 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166. 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. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1948 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1948 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ferrari 166 | 1988 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 166 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1710 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |
