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1998 Lincoln Town Car III vs. 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL

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      Here’s how the 1998 Lincoln Town Car III and the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 1998 Lincoln Town Car III measures 5623 mm (221.38 in), making it 563 mm (22.17 in) (10.0 %) longer than the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 5060 mm (199.21 in). Looking at width, the 1998 Lincoln Town Car III spans 1987 mm (78.23 in), which is 117 mm (4.61 in) (5.9 %) broader than the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1870 mm (73.62 in). As for height, the 1998 Lincoln Town Car III stands at 1501 mm (59.09 in), giving it an extra 71 mm (2.80 in) (4.7 %) compared to the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL at 1430 mm (56.30 in).

      Overall, the 1998 Lincoln Town Car III is longer, wider and taller than the 1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL.

      Length
      5623 mm221.4 in
      5060 mm199.2 in
      Width
      1987 mm78.2 in
      1870 mm73.6 in
      Height
      1501 mm59.1 in
      1430 mm56.3 in

      1998 Lincoln Town Car III Side View Left
      5623 mm221.4 in 🟒 +563 mm+22.2 in (+11.1%)
      1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Side View Left
      5060 mm199.2 in πŸ”΄ -563 mm-22.2 in (-10.0%)
      1998 Lincoln Town Car III Front View
      1987 mm78.2 in 🟒 +117 mm+4.6 in (+6.3%)
      1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Rear View
      1870 mm73.6 in πŸ”΄ -117 mm-4.6 in (-5.9%)
      1998 Lincoln Town Car III Rear View
      1501 mm59.1 in 🟒 +71 mm+2.8 in (+5.0%)
      1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL Rear View
      1430 mm56.3 in πŸ”΄ -71 mm-2.8 in (-4.7%)
      1998 Lincoln Town Car III
      1974 Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL

      Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Sedan
      Sedan

      Model Year:

      1998
      1974

      Production:

      1998-2011 Discontinued Model
      1972-1980 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      5470-5623 mm215.4-221.4 in
      🟒 +410 mm+16.1 in (+8.1%) - 🟒 +563 mm+22.2 in (+11.1%)
      5060 mm199.2 in
      πŸ”΄ -563 mm-22.2 in (-10.0%) - πŸ”΄ -410 mm-16.1 in (-7.5%)

      Width:

      1987 mm78.2 in
      🟒 +115 mm+4.5 in (+6.1%) - 🟒 +117 mm+4.6 in (+6.3%)
      1870 mm73.6 in
      πŸ”΄ -117 mm-4.6 in (-5.9%) - πŸ”΄ -115 mm-4.5 in (-5.8%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Height:

      1470-1501 mm57.9-59.1 in
      🟒 +40 mm+1.6 in (+2.8%) - 🟒 +91 mm+3.6 in (+6.5%)
      1410-1430 mm55.5-56.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -91 mm-3.6 in (-6.1%) - πŸ”΄ -40 mm-1.6 in (-2.7%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      585 liter20.7 cu ft
      🟒 +55 liter+1.9 cu ft (+10.4%)
      530 liter18.7 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -55 liter-1.9 cu ft (-9.4%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1820-2065 kg4012-4553 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -115 kg-254 lbs (-5.9%) - 🟒 +420 kg+926 lbs (+25.5%)
      1645-1935 kg3627-4266 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -420 kg-926 lbs (-20.3%) - 🟒 +115 kg+254 lbs (+6.3%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      2510 kg5534 lbs
      🟒 +90 kg+198 lbs (+3.7%) - 🟒 +345 kg+761 lbs (+15.9%)
      2165-2420 kg4773-5335 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -345 kg-761 lbs (-13.7%) - πŸ”΄ -90 kg-198 lbs (-3.6%)

      Roof Load:

      -
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      • 17 inches
      • 16 inches
      Other Rims:
      • 6.5 J x 14 H 2
      14-inch rims:
      • 6.5J x 14
      • 6J x 14

      Tire Size:

      • 225/60 R16 (W:225 | H:60 | D:16)
      • 225/60 R17 (W:225 | H:60 | D:17)
      • 195/75 R14 (W:195 | H:75 | D:14)
      • 205/70 R14 (W:205 | H:70 | D:14)
      • 215/70 VR 14 (W:215 | H:70 | D:14)

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