1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (290 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 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 1927 kg more than 1983 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, 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 400. (393 Nm). This means 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 400. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 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:
1983 Ferrari 400 | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 400 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 3757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |