1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,544 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lincoln Continental (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (142 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 588 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 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, 1969 Lincoln Continental (678 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (454 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | 560 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |
