1989 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 23 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | ML |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2916 mm |
