1992 Ferrari 348 vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 375 kg more than 1992 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 348. 1983 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 348 | 1983 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
Model | 348 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1992 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2990 mm |