1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 537 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348.
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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 348 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
