1968 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Bizzarrini GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Bizzarrini GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Bizzarrini GT. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1968 Bizzarrini GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1968 Bizzarrini GT. 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Bizzarrini GT. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Bizzarrini GT. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1968 Bizzarrini GT has manual transmission. 1968 Bizzarrini GT 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:
| 1968 Bizzarrini GT | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Lincoln |
| Model | GT | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2990 mm |
