1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lincoln Mark VII would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 156 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
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 Testarossa (475 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. (346 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lincoln Mark VII. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 1985 Lincoln Mark VII | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | Testarossa | Mark VII |
Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 346 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |