1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 627 kg more than 1998 Ferrari F355.
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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari F355. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari F355 | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | F355 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1977 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |