1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Ranchero | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Ranchero | 500 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1992 cc | 4972 cc |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 402 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1515 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2820 mm |