2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 835 kg more than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. 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, 2008 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. 2008 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | 300S |
Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |