2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 188 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 667 kg more than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 2005 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S has manual transmission. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | 170S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |
