2001 Ford 49 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 262 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz S (224 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1985 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1985 Mercedes-Benz S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford 49 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 49 | S |
Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3899 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 224 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |