1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
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 (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fairlane | Vito |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3210 mm |
