1968 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1983 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 403 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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 Ferrari 365 GTB (431 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Continental. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1983 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 365 GTB | Continental |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1197 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
