1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (336 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 285 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 410 Superamerica | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4962 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |