1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 90 kg more than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE. (190 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fairlane | SE |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
