1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1927 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari 400 | 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 400 | Mark VIII |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
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 | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 386 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 | 5255 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1361 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |