1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2482 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308. 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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (386 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 308 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2870 mm |