1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1978 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 1991 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Khamsin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Khamsin would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Khamsin is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Maserati Khamsin.
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. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1978 Maserati Khamsin has manual transmission. 1978 Maserati Khamsin will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lincoln Town Car | 1978 Maserati Khamsin | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Town Car | Khamsin |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2560 mm |
