2001 Ford F-150 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 2001 Ford F-150 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (95 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2001 Ford F-150.
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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200. (158 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford F-150 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | F-150 | 200 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 158 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 65 L |