1996 Ferrari F512 M vs. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, both 1996 Ferrari F512 M and 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F512 M (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 2242 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F512 M.
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 F512 M (719 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. (386 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F512 M has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F512 M | 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | F512 M | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7255 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
