1985 Ferrari F1 156 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 552 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1785 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari F1 156 has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari F1 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari F1 156 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | F1 156 | Continental |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 769 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |