1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 390 kg more than 1963 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 250 GTE | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 68 L |
