1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Fairlane | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fairlane | C |
Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |