1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1861 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400.
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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 400 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2870 mm |