1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1968 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 380 kg more than 1978 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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 400 | 1968 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 400 | Continental |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2980 mm |