2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1999 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. 1999 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 612 | 1999 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 612 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 587 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 85 L |
