1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 228 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fairlane | 190 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
