1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. (240 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 708 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lincoln Continental | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | 500 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
