1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 31 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 390 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lincoln Continental | 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | CLC |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6554 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2720 mm |
