2005 Ginetta G34 vs. 2008 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ginetta G34. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ginetta G34 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Ginetta G34. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Ginetta G34. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1545 kg more than 2005 Ginetta G34. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ginetta G34. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Ginetta G34 has manual transmission. 2005 Ginetta G34 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ginetta G34 2008 Lincoln Town Car
Make Ginetta Lincoln
Model G34 Town Car
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 4606 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 187 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 389 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 4100 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 810 kg 2355 kg
Vehicle Length 3970 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1050 mm 1510 mm