1982 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 6,208 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (451 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1982 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | C |
Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 6208 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 451 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 2832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |