1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 41 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1969 Lincoln Continental. (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1969 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 967 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | SL |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.9 mm | 102.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2570 mm |
