1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 1959 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 1960 Ferrari 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lincoln Continental (349 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 850. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1543 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850. 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. 1959 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 850 has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ferrari 850 1959 Lincoln Continental
Make Ferrari Lincoln
Model 850 Continental
Year Released 1960 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 847 cc 7043 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 72 HP 349 HP
Engine Bore Size 65 mm 109.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 64 mm 94 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 680 kg 2223 kg
Wheelbase Size 2200 mm 3330 mm


 

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