1981 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | E |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3199 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
