1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 560 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3670 mm |
