1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 410 kg more than 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Town Car (310 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300. (245 Nm). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Town Car | 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | 300 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |
