1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 714 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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:
1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 328 GTB | Town Car |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 4606 cc |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 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 | 1263 kg | 1977 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |