1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL

To start off, both 1994 Ford Fairlane and 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 8 more horse power than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 150 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 (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model Fairlane SL
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3983 cc 2799 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 198 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 348 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1760 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2520 mm


 

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