2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 186 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 552 kg more than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lincoln Town Car | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | 230 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 139 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3060 mm |