1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fairlane | 220 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
