1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (248 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 449 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (398 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | SL | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5885 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
