2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (204 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 192 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | SL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 204 HP |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| 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 | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
