1988 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lincoln Town Car 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. 1988 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 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, 1988 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 1988 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lincoln Town Car | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | C |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2720 mm |