1975 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 641 kg more than 1975 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. (160 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz E | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lincoln |
| Model | E | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2990 mm |
