1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 20 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (222 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. 2013 Ford E-Series 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. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 190 | E-Series |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.2 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 150 L |