1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1987 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 698 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, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1987 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 208 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2990 mm |
