1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 2006 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 627 kg more than 1999 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, 2006 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 2006 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F355. 2006 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F355 | 2006 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | F355 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4600 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 |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1977 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 114 L |