2009 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz A would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 859 kg more than 2010 Lincoln Town Car.
Because 2010 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz A | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lincoln |
Model | A | Town Car |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2034 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |