1969 Lincoln Continental vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 43 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (415 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Lincoln Continental. (365 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1969 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 597 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (539 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lincoln Continental | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | SLK |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7544 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 415 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2207 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4102 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1793 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2431 mm |
