1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1974 Ford Fairlane (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Fairlane | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fairlane | 190 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
