1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1982 Lincoln Continental. 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (237 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 400 | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 400 | Continental |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 237 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 87 L |