1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1171 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 72 L |
