1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (142 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2004 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fairlane | C |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |