1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1986 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Continental is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 865 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1986 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1986 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 250 LM | Continental |
Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |