1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 51 kg more than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. 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 (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1965 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Thunderbird | W 110 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |
