2004 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 145 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 8 kg more than 2004 Lincoln Town Car.
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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK (460 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lincoln Town Car | 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | CLK |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 460 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2002 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |