1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 705 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
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 Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 208 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 208 | Continental |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |