1952 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 730 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 342 America.
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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 342 America has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 342 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 342 America | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 342 America | Town Car |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 68 L |