1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is newer by 13 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 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 649 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, 1979 Lincoln Mark VI (359 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 275. (294 Nm). This means 1979 Lincoln Mark VI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 275. 1979 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 275 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 275 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:
1966 Ferrari 275 | 1979 Lincoln Mark VI | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 275 | Mark VI |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3285 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 359 Nm |
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 | 1175 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 68 L |