1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2167 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |