1980 Lincoln Continental vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Lincoln Continental. (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1980 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 560 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lincoln Continental | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | 230 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |
