1981 Lincoln Continental vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 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, 1981 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (245 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Continental | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | C |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 68.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2720 mm |
