1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ranger.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 190 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2463 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |