1989 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lincoln Town Car | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | E |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2860 mm |
