1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 684 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 308.
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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 308 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3142 mm |