1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet should accelerate faster than 1982 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet has manual transmission. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Thunderbird | F300 Life Jet |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3020 mm |
