1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1994 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 13 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, 1994 Mercedes-Benz S (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 76 kg more than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. 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 Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercedes-Benz S. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercedes-Benz S. 1981 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1994 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1994 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 1994 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | S |
Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |