1996 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 2 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (275 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 410 kg more than 1994 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 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | S | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
