1987 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 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, 1987 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 1987 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | C |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2770 mm |