2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Maserati 3200 GT would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP) has 126 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 462 kg more than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT.
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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2001 Maserati 3200 GT has manual transmission. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Town Car | 3200 GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
