1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1969 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1969 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 774 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 330. 1969 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 330 | 1969 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 330 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 7544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 110.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 2207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2980 mm |
