2001 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (102 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 404 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo has manual transmission. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lincoln Town Car | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 54 L |
