1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1957 Maserati 300
To start off, 1988 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 300 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1957 Maserati 300.
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 1957 Maserati 300 has manual transmission. 1957 Maserati 300 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lincoln Town Car | 1957 Maserati 300 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Town Car | 300 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2320 mm |
