1970 Lincoln Continental vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 1970 Lincoln Continental and 1970 Mercedes-Benz E were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 880 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lincoln Continental | 1970 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | E |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7534 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2760 mm |