1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | C |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6554 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
