1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Continental (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 495 kg more than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. 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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lincoln Continental | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | 250 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 72.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |