1984 Ford GT vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford GT would be higher. Both 1984 Ford GT and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 are equipped with a 2,299 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (182 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Ford GT. 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford GT | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | GT | 190 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |