1955 Ferrari 750 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 750 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 750 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 750 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1057 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 750.
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. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 750 has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ferrari 750 | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 750 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1817 kg |
