1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2013 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 24 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1352 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2013 Ford Expedition 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. 2013 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 2013 Ford Expedition
Make Mercedes-Benz Ford
Model 190 Expedition
Year Released 1989 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2463 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 192 HP 306 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 235 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97.3 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.9 mm 105 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 2652 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5245 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 2332 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1961 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3023 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 106 L


 

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