1949 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 125 F1.
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. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 has manual transmission. 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 125 F1 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2990 mm |
