1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1968 Lincoln Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 963 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | Continental |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 7536 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2980 mm |
