2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F-150 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
