1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari F40 and 1987 Lincoln Mark VII were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. (138 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 546 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. (347 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1987 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | F40 | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
