2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 652 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe has manual transmission. 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Town Car | 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | W 123 Coupe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
