1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (111 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 352 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (118 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Thunderbird | 190 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 133 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |