1990 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (216 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (310 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Thunderbird | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Thunderbird | 320 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
