1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. (168 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fairlane | E |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1735 kg |
