1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 24 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 563 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1983 Lincoln Town Car 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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 250 GT | Town Car |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1277 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |