1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1983 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino 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 595 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
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 (311 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari Dino 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:
| 1974 Ferrari Dino | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | Dino | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2417 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3080 mm |
