1996 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (317 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 374 kg more than 1985 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mercedes-Benz S | 1985 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | S | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2950 mm |