2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (189 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 567 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lincoln |
| Model | C | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1971 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
