1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 780 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | Town Car |
Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1820 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3080 mm |