1969 Ford Ranchero vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz S. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 325 kg more than 1969 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz S. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Ranchero | 1997 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranchero | S |
Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7022 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |