1996 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,985 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 131 kg more than 2010 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lincoln |
| Model | S | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5985 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3142 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
