1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 177 kg more than 1999 Ford F-150. 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 F-150 (393 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. (241 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford F-150 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-150 | 280 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 241 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |