1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 46 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 743 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (370 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lincoln Continental | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | C |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7043 cc | 2685 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
