1999 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (475 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK (631 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln Town Car. (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | CLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 475 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 102.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 62 L |
