1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 945 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | 220 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2760 mm |