1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lincoln Town Car | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | C |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2720 mm |
