1973 Lincoln Continental vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (131 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 994 kg more than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (198 Nm). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Lincoln Continental | 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | 190 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7542 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 198 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2670 mm |