1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1997 Mercury MC4. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury MC4.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury MC4. (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury MC4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 500 | MC4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
