1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. (152 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 weights approximately 749 kg more than 1966 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, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 250 GTO | Mark 7 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
