1989 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz T would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 480 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz T.
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. 1989 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz T has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lincoln Town Car | 1979 Mercedes-Benz T | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | T |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |
