2006 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lincoln Town Car | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | 420 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 100 L |