1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 62 kg more than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 has manual transmission. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fairlane | 350 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 3499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2470 mm |