1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 897 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 330.
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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 330. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 330 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 330 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3230 mm |
