2008 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (240 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 480 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 1998 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | S |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 88 L |
