2007 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1962 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2007 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1962 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 647 kg more than 1962 Maserati 3500. 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, 2007 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Maserati 3500. 2007 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1962 Maserati 3500 has manual transmission. 1962 Maserati 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lincoln Town Car | 1962 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
Model | Town Car | 3500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2610 mm |