1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1027 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 250 GT | Continental |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 7544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 110.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 97.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2980 mm |