1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 330 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 190 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |