1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 792 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | Mondial | Continental |
Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 7043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2328 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |