1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 would be higher. At 7,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770. (153 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 weights approximately 1730 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane.

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. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 has manual transmission. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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