1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lincoln Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lincoln Mark VI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lincoln Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1978 Lincoln Mark VI. (139 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lincoln Mark VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lincoln Mark VI. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lincoln Mark VI. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Lincoln Mark VI will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 1978 Lincoln Mark VI | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 550 | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 68 L |
