1987 Mercedes-Benz G vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz G is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 248 kg more than 1986 Ford Fairlane.
Because 1987 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz G. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz G. 1986 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1987 Mercedes-Benz G has manual transmission. 1987 Mercedes-Benz G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Mercedes-Benz G | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | G | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |