1993 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 786 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | E | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3606 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
