1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1968 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 275. (294 Nm). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 275.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 275 | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 275 | Continental |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3285 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 464 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2980 mm |