1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 920 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 340 Spider | Town Car |
Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1770 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3080 mm |