1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 602 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1968 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lincoln Continental | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | 500 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |