1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1089 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Town Car |
Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |