1950 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1984 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Continental. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 980 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1984 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 375 Indy | Continental |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2760 mm |
