1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 500 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 399 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 132 L |