1957 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 255 S. (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 255 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 980 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 255 S. 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. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 255 S has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 255 S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1957 Ferrari 255 S 1991 Lincoln Town Car
Make Ferrari Lincoln
Model 255 S Town Car
Year Released 1957 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2715 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 208 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 4600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 850 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2990 mm