1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 909 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1979 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 250 GTO | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 68 L |
