1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury
To start off, 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury weights approximately 170 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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.
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1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | 230 | Gran Fury |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2880 mm |