1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 541 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari Mondial | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | Mondial | Town Car |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 389 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1971 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 72 L |