1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 471 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. 2010 Lincoln Town Car 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. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Ferrari Testarossa 2010 Lincoln Town Car
Make Ferrari Lincoln
Model Testarossa Town Car
Year Released 1986 2010
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4941 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 390 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 389 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1971 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 5471 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1994 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2990 mm


 

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