1954 Lincoln Premiere vs. 1956 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1956 Maserati 350S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lincoln Premiere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lincoln Premiere would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Lincoln Premiere is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1954 Lincoln Premiere. (282 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1954 Lincoln Premiere. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lincoln Premiere weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1956 Maserati 350S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Lincoln Premiere | 1956 Maserati 350S | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Premiere | 350S |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2330 mm |
