2002 Ford Tonka vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2002 Ford Tonka and 2002 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 508 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Tonka | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tonka | S |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6150 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4200 mm | 2860 mm |
