1980 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1980 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:
1980 Ford Thunderbird | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Thunderbird | 560 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 295 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3080 mm |