1977 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Thunderbird | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Thunderbird | 500 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2940 mm |