1973 Ferrari 312 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 312 (478 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1217 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 312.
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. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 312 | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 312 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 12500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
