1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 32 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 543 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 2009 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. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | Dino | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |
