1995 Ferrari F55 vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F55 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 315 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F55.

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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (759 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F55 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F55 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ferrari F55 1986 Lincoln Town Car
Make Ferrari Lincoln
Model F55 Town Car
Year Released 1995 1986
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 376 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 759 Nm 366 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 1830 kg
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2990 mm


 

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