1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (205 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fairlane | 380 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 3839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3080 mm |
