2005 Lincoln Town Car vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 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 12 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30. (227 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 417 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30. 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 (540 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lincoln Town Car | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C30 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | C30 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 2950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 227 HP |
Torque | 389 Nm | 540 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 16.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |