1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 776 kg more than 1980 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Fairlane | 1993 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fairlane | S |
Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |