1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 110 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury.
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.
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1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | SL | Gran Fury |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2797 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |