1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 208 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:
1975 Ferrari 208 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 208 | Continental |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3230 mm |