1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1951 Maserati A6G

To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1951 Maserati A6G. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1951 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 730 kg more than 1951 Maserati A6G. 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. 1988 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1951 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1951 Maserati A6G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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