1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420.
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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Pontiac |
Model | 420 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 329 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |