2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2940 mm |
