1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1323 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3193 mm |
