1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 190 | Expedition |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5621 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1974 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3327 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 127 L |