2004 Ginetta G34 vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Ginetta G34 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ginetta G34 (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ginetta G34 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2004 Ginetta G34.
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, 1986 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ginetta G34. 1986 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2004 Ginetta G34 has manual transmission. 2004 Ginetta G34 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ginetta G34 | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Ginetta | Lincoln |
| Model | G34 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
