1999 Ford Econoline vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 1999 Ford Econoline and 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 1999 Ford Econoline (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (316 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Econoline | SLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2410 mm |
