1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (286 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 400 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 3967 mm |
