1992 Ferrari 348 vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 512 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 348. 2009 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. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 348 | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lincoln |
| Model | 348 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
