1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 916 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 212 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2990 mm |
