2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. (164 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | ST 460 | S |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
