1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Festiva | 500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 4972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2820 mm |
