1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 3073 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 684 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5263 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |