1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 285 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308.
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, 1984 Lincoln Mark VII (352 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1984 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 308 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
