2009 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (287 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 128 kg more than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town Car | 400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1872 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3050 mm |
