1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 920 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 250 GTE | Continental |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3230 mm |
