1986 Lincoln Continental vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 195 kg more than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
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, 1986 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Continental | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | 300S |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
