1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental 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 97 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (120 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1993 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | E |
Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |