1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1257 kg more than 1951 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. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 375 Indy | Town Car |
Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4493 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3000 mm |