1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 185 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fairlane | 300 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |