1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1981 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 723 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari 208 | 1981 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 208 | Continental |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2990 mm |