1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 25 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 364 kg more than 2008 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | C |
Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2720 mm |