1979 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. (135 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 268 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1979 Ford Thunderbird (386 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Thunderbird | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Thunderbird | 300 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3080 mm |