1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 256 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Fairlane | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fairlane | 300 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2810 mm |