1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz G. (207 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz G.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G 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 G (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Lincoln Town Car | 2012 Mercedes-Benz G | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | G |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4686 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2850 mm |
