1982 Ferrari 126 vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 126 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 126 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 126 | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 126 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2990 mm |