1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1117 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. 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. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Continental |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 110.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2207 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2980 mm |
