1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (402 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 82 kg more than 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112.
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 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Fairlane. 1986 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 has manual transmission. 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | C 112 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1991 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |