1951 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 340 America (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 558 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 340 America.
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. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 340 America has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 340 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1951 Ferrari 340 America | 1987 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 340 America | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |