1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1988 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fairlane | 600 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 6332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |
