1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 785 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm). This means 1989 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 250 GT | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |
