1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1985 Ford Tempo
To start off, both 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 and 1985 Ford Tempo were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1985 Ford Tempo. (90 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 503 kg more than 1985 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Tempo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1985 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2540 mm |
