1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino 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 488 kg more than 1977 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino 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:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | Dino | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |
