2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1982 Maserati 420
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1982 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1982 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 692 kg more than 1982 Maserati 420. 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1982 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
Model | Town Car | 420 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |