1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
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 (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (238 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fairlane | 280 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2870 mm |