1983 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 30 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 85 kg more than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | E |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4895 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2071 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1517 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2874 mm |