1998 Lincoln Town Car III vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE
Dimensions Comparison

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Car #1 Preview Image
1998 Lincoln Town Car III (FN145)Change Car
Car #2 Preview Image
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W116)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1998 Lincoln Town Car III and the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1998 Lincoln Town Car III measures 5623 mm (221.38 in), making it 663 mm (26.10 in) (11.8 %) longer than the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE at 4960 mm (195.28 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 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE 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 76 mm (2.99 in) (5.1 %) compared to the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE at 1425 mm (56.10 in).

Overall, the 1998 Lincoln Town Car III is longer, wider and taller than the 1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE.

Length
5623 mm221.4 in
4960 mm195.3 in
Width
1987 mm78.2 in
1870 mm73.6 in
Height
1501 mm59.1 in
1425 mm56.1 in

1998 Lincoln Town Car III Side View Left
5623 mm221.4 in 🟒 +663 mm+26.1 in (+13.4%)
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Preview
4960 mm195.3 in πŸ”΄ -663 mm-26.1 in (-11.8%)
1998 Lincoln Town Car III Front View
1987 mm78.2 in 🟒 +117 mm+4.6 in (+6.3%)
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Front View
1870 mm73.6 in πŸ”΄ -117 mm-4.6 in (-5.9%)
1998 Lincoln Town Car III Rear View
1501 mm59.1 in 🟒 +76 mm+3.0 in (+5.3%)
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE Front View
1425 mm56.1 in πŸ”΄ -76 mm-3.0 in (-5.1%)
1998 Lincoln Town Car III
1972 Mercedes-Benz S-class SE

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

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Sedan

Model Year:

1998
1972

Production:

1998-2011 Discontinued Model
1972-1980 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

5470-5623 mm215.4-221.4 in
🟒 +510 mm+20.1 in (+10.3%) - 🟒 +663 mm+26.1 in (+13.4%)
4960 mm195.3 in
πŸ”΄ -663 mm-26.1 in (-11.8%) - πŸ”΄ -510 mm-20.1 in (-9.3%)

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
🟒 +45 mm+1.8 in (+3.2%) - 🟒 +76 mm+3.0 in (+5.3%)
1425 mm56.1 in
πŸ”΄ -76 mm-3.0 in (-5.1%) - πŸ”΄ -45 mm-1.8 in (-3.1%)

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
🟒 +90 kg+198 lbs (+5.2%) - 🟒 +455 kg+1003 lbs (+28.3%)
1610-1730 kg3549-3814 lbs
πŸ”΄ -455 kg-1003 lbs (-22.0%) - πŸ”΄ -90 kg-198 lbs (-4.9%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

2510 kg5534 lbs
🟒 +260 kg+573 lbs (+11.6%) - 🟒 +380 kg+838 lbs (+17.8%)
2130-2250 kg4696-4960 lbs
πŸ”΄ -380 kg-838 lbs (-15.1%) - πŸ”΄ -260 kg-573 lbs (-10.4%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 17 inches
  • 16 inches
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
  • 6.5J 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)

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