1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 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 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 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 534 kg more than 1982 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, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 308 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 308 | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 308 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 251 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 | 1286 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |