1972 Lincoln Continental vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 680 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lincoln Continental | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | E |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2860 mm |
