1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 69 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lincoln Town Car. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 456 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 85 L |
