2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 777 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2009 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town Car | 190 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2670 mm |